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When is Mother's Day 2026?
Mother's Day falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Sunday, February 8, 2026 and the last is Sunday, December 27, 2026, across 89 countries.
Mother's Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
See February 8 on the world mapMother's Day 2026 by country
Questions about Mother's Day
- When is Mother's Day in 2026?
- It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on February 8, March 3, March 8, March 15, March 21 and March 25 and other dates. The table above shows the date for each country.
- Which countries celebrate Mother's Day?
- Mother's Day is marked in 89 countries: Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bolivia and Bosnia & Herzegovina, and 77 more.
- Is Mother's Day a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malawi, Nicaragua, Panama and Samoa and 2 other countries. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- Independence Day January 1
- National Day February 4
- Constitution Day January 7
- Liberation Day January 1
- Martyrs' Day January 4
- National Heroes' Day January 20
- Armed Forces Day January 20
- Youth Day February 11
- Unity Day February 5
- Farmers' Day February 4
- Tu B'Shevat February 2
- Election Day January 15