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MOTHER'S DAY

When is Mother's Day in 2025?

Mother's Day in 2025 is on the Sunday, 11th of May (5/11/2025).

Mother's Day is on the 131th day of 2025. There are 234 days left in the year.

Mother's Day Facts

  • Date: May 11, 2025
  • National (USA & Other)
  • Also Called:
  • Celebrations: Sending gifts to Mother
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Mother's Day celebrates motherhood and the contribution of mothers in society. The holiday is celebrated worldwide as an international day. The International Mother's Day is observed on the second Sunday in May every year. It is often marked by people sending Mother's Day gifts and cards to their mother figures.

History of Mother's Day

The origin of Mother's Day is attributed to two women, Julia Ward Howe and Anna Jarvis, who are believed to have established the idea of Mother's Day in the USA. In 1870, Julia advocated for an annual celebration of Mother's Day as a way to encourage pacifism and disarmament amongst women. For the next ten years, the holiday was held in Boston under Julia's sponsorship. The trend however died soon after. Julia is therefore notable for coming up with the idea of an official celebration of Mother's Day.

Anna Jarvis, also known as the mother of Mother's Day, held a private Mother's Day in 1907 as a memorial to her late mother. Anna launched a campaign for Mother's Day to be widely recognized, a quest that was financially supported by a clothing merchant from Philadelphia by the name John Wanamaker.

In 1908, Anna Jarvis organized and gave a sermon at the Andrew's Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton, West Virginia. More than 400 kids and their mothers attended this service. Today, the church is a National Historic Landmark and has become the International Mother's Day Shrine.

In the years that followed, Anna's compassion for motherhood was evident as she campaigned for the recognition of Mother's Day, a national holiday in the US.

On May 8th, 1914, her efforts bore fruit after President Woodrow Wilson signed a joint resolution that designated Mother's Day USA to be celebrated on the second Sunday in May.

How Is Mother's Day Celebrated?

Mother's Day in the USA has been commercialized in a big way. In fact, it is ranked position three after Christmas and Valentine's Day. People make an effort to treat their mothers and sending them Mother's Day flowers with sweet messages. Some of the popular Mother's Day gifts you can give to your mother figures include a day at the spa, cards, chocolate, jewelry, and clothing.

You can also take your mom out for dinner or lunch, but be sure to book a spot well in advance. Most restaurants are usually filled to the brim on the mother's day weekend as kids don't want their mothers to cook on such a special day. It will not be a wonder if you receive breakfast in bed on this day. It is a common trend for husbands and children to treat their special mother.

If you can not afford to give your mother figure a treat on this day, a simple phone call wishing her a happy Mother's Day will suffice. Better still, offer to clean or de-clutter the house for them.

Mother's Day Traditions across the World

Besides being marked on different days, versions of Mother's Day traditions vary from one country to another. In Thailand, Mother's Day is observed in August, which happens to be the birthday of Sirikit, the current queen of the land.

As for Ethiopia, the Mother's Day is marked by a large feast and families singing songs to praise motherhood. This day is commonly known as Antrosht.

Mother's Day in the US and many other countries is seen as a time to launch feminist causes. For instance, in 1968, the wife of Martin Luther King Jr. used the day to host a march that would support underprivileged women and children in society. A similar movement was used in 1970 to highlight the need for equality for all and access to childcare.

Alternative Days for Mother's Day

Mother's Day is an international holiday but observed on different days across the globe. Most countries mark the day on the second Sunday in May. However, the UK and Ireland observe it on the fourth Sunday in Lent. For the majority of Arab countries, Mother's Day is on March 21st every year. On the other hand, most East European countries celebrate the day on March 8th.

Mother's Day Observances

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DATE
HOLIDAY NAME
  • Sun
  • May 10, 2009
  • Sun
  • May 09, 2010
  • Sun
  • May 08, 2011
  • Sun
  • May 13, 2012
  • Sun
  • May 12, 2013

List of National and Regional Public Holidays of United States in 2025

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
WednesdayWedJan 01, 2025Jan 01New Year's Day
MondayMonJan 20, 2025Jan 20M L King Day
MondayMonFeb 17, 2025Feb 17Presidents' Day
FridayFriApr 18, 2025Apr 18Good Friday
SundaySunApr 20, 2025Apr 20Easter Sunday
MondayMonMay 26, 2025May 26Memorial Day
ThursdayThuJun 19, 2025Jun 19Juneteenth
FridayFriJul 04, 2025Jul 04Independence Day
MondayMonSep 01, 2025Sep 01Labor Day
MondayMonOct 13, 2025Oct 13Columbus Day
TuesdayTueNov 11, 2025Nov 11Veterans Day
ThursdayThuNov 27, 2025Nov 27Thanksgiving Day
ThursdayThuDec 25, 2025Dec 25Christmas

List of Popular Celebration Days of United States in 2025

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
SundaySunJan 12, 2025Jan 12National Pharmacists Day
SundaySunJan 19, 2025Jan 19National Popcorn Day
SundaySunFeb 02, 2025Feb 02Groundhog Day
WednesdayWedFeb 05, 2025Feb 05National Signing Day
FridayFriFeb 07, 2025Feb 07National Wear Red Day
SundaySunFeb 09, 2025Feb 09National Pizza Day
ThursdayThuFeb 13, 2025Feb 13Galentine's Day
FridayFriFeb 14, 2025Feb 14Valentine's Day
SaturdaySatFeb 15, 2025Feb 15National Bagel Day
TuesdayTueFeb 18, 2025Feb 18National Drink Wine Day
SaturdaySatFeb 22, 2025Feb 22National Margarita Day
TuesdayTueMar 04, 2025Mar 04National Pancake Day
FridayFriMar 07, 2025Mar 07National Cereal Day
FridayFriMar 07, 2025Mar 07National Employee Appreciation Day
SundaySunMar 09, 2025Mar 09Daylight savings
MondayMonMar 10, 2025Mar 10National Napping Day
FridayFriMar 14, 2025Mar 14National Walkout Day
FridayFriMar 14, 2025Mar 14National Pi Day
ThursdayThuMar 20, 2025Mar 20National Proposal Day
SundaySunMar 23, 2025Mar 23National Puppy Day
SundaySunMar 30, 2025Mar 30National Doctor Day
WednesdayWedApr 02, 2025Apr 02National Walking Day
ThursdayThuApr 03, 2025Apr 03National Burrito Day
MondayMonApr 07, 2025Apr 07National Beer Day
FridayFriApr 11, 2025Apr 11National Pet Day
SaturdaySatApr 12, 2025Apr 12National Grilled Cheese Day
ThursdayThuMay 01, 2025May 01National Day Of Prayer
SundaySunMay 11, 2025May 11Mother's Day
SundaySunMay 25, 2025May 25National Towel Day
SundaySunMay 25, 2025May 25National Wine Day
FridayFriJun 06, 2025Jun 06National Donut Day
SundaySunJun 08, 2025Jun 08National Best Friends Day
SundaySunJun 15, 2025Jun 15Father's Day
SaturdaySatJun 21, 2025Jun 21National Selfie Day
SundaySunJun 22, 2025Jun 22National Kissing Day
SundaySunJul 13, 2025Jul 13National French Fry Day
MondayMonJul 14, 2025Jul 14National Nude Day
WednesdayWedJul 16, 2025Jul 16National Hot Dog Day
SundaySunJul 20, 2025Jul 20National Ice Cream Day
WednesdayWedJul 23, 2025Jul 23Amazon Prime Day
ThursdayThuJul 24, 2025Jul 24National Tequila Day
TuesdayTueJul 29, 2025Jul 29National Chicken Wing Day
FridayFriAug 01, 2025Aug 01National Girlfriends Day
SundaySunAug 03, 2025Aug 03National Sister Day
ThursdayThuSep 18, 2025Sep 18National Cheeseburger Day
FridayFriOct 03, 2025Oct 03National Boyfriends Day
SaturdaySatOct 04, 2025Oct 04National Vodka Day
SaturdaySatOct 04, 2025Oct 04National Taco Day
ThursdayThuOct 09, 2025Oct 09Leif Erikson Day
SaturdaySatOct 18, 2025Oct 18Sweetest Day
WednesdayWedOct 29, 2025Oct 29National Cat Day
FridayFriOct 31, 2025Oct 31Halloween
MondayMonNov 03, 2025Nov 03National Sandwich Day
FridayFriNov 28, 2025Nov 28Black Friday
MondayMonDec 01, 2025Dec 01Cyber Monday
SaturdaySatDec 06, 2025Dec 06Candle Day
TuesdayTueDec 09, 2025Dec 09National Pastry Day
FridayFriDec 19, 2025Dec 19National Ugly Sweater day