The next Mother's Day is Sunday, 9 May 2027 — the 2nd Sunday of May — and the countdown above ticks live in days, hours, minutes and seconds. Below: exactly when it falls, the story behind the day, how it is celebrated, gift ideas and planning tips.
When is Mother's Day?
Mother's Day is celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of May every year. In 2026 it fell on 10 May; the next one is Sunday, 9 May 2027 — the live countdown above tracks the exact time remaining.
Because the date is defined by a rule rather than a fixed day, this page computes it programmatically: it finds the second Sunday of May for the current year and rolls over to the next year once the day passes. No yearly updates, no stale dates — bookmark the page and it stays correct.
What is the history of Mother's Day?
Modern Mother's Day began with Anna Jarvis, who campaigned for a day honouring mothers after her own mother died in 1905. The first official celebration was held in 1908 in Grafton, West Virginia, and in 1914 US President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the 2nd Sunday of May a national holiday.
Jarvis chose the carnation as the day's flower — it was her mother's favourite — and white carnations are still worn in honour of mothers who have passed away. Ironically, Jarvis spent her later years fighting the holiday's commercialisation, the very gift-buying culture she had set in motion.
How is Mother's Day celebrated?
The classic celebration is simple: breakfast in bed, a heartfelt card, flowers, and a long phone call for mothers who live far away. Schools help children make handmade cards, and social feeds fill with tributes and old photographs.
In Pakistan, Mother's Day is widely observed even though it is not an official holiday — families gather for a special meal, many offer a special dua for their mothers, and florists and gift shops report one of their busiest days of the year. Since it always falls on a Sunday, most people are free to celebrate.
What are good Mother's Day gift ideas?
The best gifts match the mother, not a price list — but a few ideas that consistently land well: a handwritten letter (costs nothing, kept for years), a framed family photograph, or cooking her favourite meal so she does not have to lift a finger.
For a bigger gesture: a lawn suit or piece of jewellery she has been eyeing, a spa or salon voucher, or an experience — dinner at her favourite restaurant, a day trip, or a weekend away. Order online gifts at least a week ahead in early May; courier networks run at full stretch before Mother's Day.
How do I use this tool?
- Open the page — the countdown to the next 2nd Sunday of May starts automatically.
- Watch the days, hours, minutes and seconds tick down live.
- After Mother's Day passes, the timer rolls over to the following year on its own.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Mother's Day?
Sunday, 9 May 2027 — the 2nd Sunday of May. The countdown above shows the live time remaining.
Why is Mother's Day always in May?
Because it is defined as the 2nd Sunday of May in the tradition started by Anna Jarvis in the United States, which Pakistan and most of the world follow.
Is Mother's Day on the same date everywhere?
No. The UK's Mothering Sunday falls on the 4th Sunday of Lent, several Arab countries celebrate on 21 March, and Thailand on 12 August. The 2nd-Sunday-of-May version is the international standard.
Is Mother's Day a public holiday in Pakistan?
No — but it always falls on a Sunday, so most people are free to celebrate with family.
Who started Mother's Day?
Anna Jarvis, in honour of her mother Ann Reeves Jarvis. The US Congress proclaimed it a national holiday in 1914.
Does the countdown roll over every year?
Yes. Once the 2nd Sunday of May passes, the timer automatically starts counting down to next year's Mother's Day.
Updated October 2026 · Built and tested by Sharjeel Tahir · How our tools are tested