When is Mother’s Day in the UK?
Mother’s Day in the UK is Mothering Sunday, the fourth Sunday in Lent, three weeks before Easter Sunday, so its date moves every year. In 2026 it was Sunday 15 March. In 2027 it is Sunday 7 March; In 2028 it is Sunday 26 March.
Mother’s Day dates
| Year | Mother’s Day (UK) | Easter Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday 15 March | Sunday 5 April |
| 2027 | Sunday 7 March | Sunday 28 March |
| 2028 | Sunday 26 March | Sunday 16 April |
The UK’s Mother’s Day is not the same day as in the United States, Canada and Australia, which keep the second Sunday in May.
Questions
When is Mother’s Day 2027 in the UK?
Sunday 7 March 2027, three weeks before Easter Sunday (Sunday 28 March).
When is Mother’s Day 2028 in the UK?
Sunday 26 March 2028, three weeks before Easter Sunday (Sunday 16 April).
Why does Mother’s Day change date every year?
Because it is tied to Easter: Mothering Sunday is the fourth Sunday in Lent, and Easter moves with the moon. Father’s Day is fixed to the third Sunday in June instead.
Is Mother’s Day the same in the UK and the US?
No. The UK keeps Mothering Sunday in March or early April; the United States keeps the second Sunday in May.
Worked out from Easter, which comes from GOV.UK’s bank holidays (Good Friday), read 15 October 2026.
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