What date is Mother's Day?

Answer 1

Mothers Day falls on different dates depending on where you are in the world.

• In the UK it is always the fourth Sunday of Lent, in 2010 it will be on the 14th March, and 2011 it will be on the 3rd April
• Mother's Day in France and Sweden is the last Sunday in May
• In Bahrain, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Mother's Day is always celebrated on the 10th May
• Mother's Day is always the second Sunday in May in the Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Italy, Japan, Turkey and United States
• Mothers Day in Norway is the second Sunday in February

Answer 2

Hidden in the name of the day is a clue! Although initially a church event, the present Mother's Day is a celebration honoring all aspects of motherhood as well as mothers themselves. It is celebrated in many parts of the world under various titles.

In America, Mother's Day began in the early 20th century. No derivation from other mother related celebrations has or was proposed.

Answer 3

The purpose of Mother Goose Day, which originated in 1987, is to recognize and celebrate old nursery rhymes.

Answer 4

It depends on the country.

It is the fourth Sunday in Lent in the UK, and the second Sunday of May in the USA.

Answer 5

Mothers day is on Sunday 22nd march 2009.

Answer 6

The second sunday in May