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Mother's Day 2027
Sunday, 9 May 2027 — the second Sunday of May.
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Sun, 9 May 2027
Second Sunday of May
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How the date is worked out
Mother's Day is defined as the second Sunday of May — a fixed rule against the Gregorian calendar, not a lunar or Hindu-calendar date, so it never needs "calculating" the way a Tithi-based festival does. In 2027, the first Sunday of May falls on the 2nd, making the 9th the second Sunday.
Gift & message ideas for 2027
Flowers, a handwritten card, a shared meal, or simply a phone call remain the most common ways to mark the day in India. If you'd like a Sanskrit touch for a card or message, our Mother's Day page has the Matru Devo Bhava verse, or browse Sanskrit Spiritual Words for more phrases worth including.
Mother's Day 2027 around the world
Not every country uses the same Sunday — here is where the 2027 dates fall.
| Country | Rule | 2027 date |
| United States, India, Canada, Australia | Second Sunday of May | Sun, 9 May 2027 |
| Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador | Fixed: 10 May | Mon, 10 May 2027 |
| France | Last Sunday of May (moved if it clashes with Pentecost) | Sun, 30 May 2027 |
| United Kingdom & Ireland (Mothering Sunday) | Fourth Sunday of Lent | Sun, 7 March 2027 |
| Egypt and much of the Arab world | Fixed: 21 March | Sun, 21 March 2027 |
| Thailand | Fixed: 12 August | Thu, 12 August 2027 |
Mother's Day 2027 on the Hindu calendar
On the Hindu calendar, Sunday 9 May 2027 is Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya at sunrise, Vikram Samvat 2084 — the same lunar day as Akshaya Tritiya, which is observed on Saturday, 8 May 2027. So Mother's Day falls on the Akshaya Tritiya weekend this year, a natural moment for a gift of gold or a family puja. See Hindu Festivals 2027 for the full list.
Frequently asked questions
What is the date of Mother's Day 2027?
Sunday, 9 May 2027 — the second Sunday of May, as observed in the US, India and most of the world.
Is Mother's Day 2027 a public holiday in India?
No — it's a widely observed social and family occasion, not a gazetted public holiday, so schools, offices and banks operate normally.
Why is UK Mothering Sunday 2027 so early?
Because it follows Easter, not May. It is the fourth Sunday of Lent, and Easter 2027 falls early, on 28 March. That puts Mothering Sunday on 7 March 2027, more than two months before the US and Indian date.
Does Mother's Day 2027 fall near any Hindu festival?
Yes. Akshaya Tritiya is on Saturday 8 May 2027, the day before Mother's Day, and the Tritiya tithi is still running at sunrise on the 9th.