Days Until Mother's Day
Counting to the second Sunday of May.
Mother's Day in the US — and in most countries that follow the US convention, including South Africa, Australia, and Canada — is the second Sunday of May. The date therefore moves every year, and this page computes the right Sunday and counts to it live.
Because it always lands on a Sunday, the practical deadline is earlier than the day itself: flowers and deliveries book out across the preceding week. Under 10 days on the counter above is order-now territory.
Mother's Day (US) — the next five years
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 May 2026 | Sunday |
| 2027 | 9 May 2027 | Sunday |
| 2028 | 14 May 2028 | Sunday |
| 2029 | 13 May 2029 | Sunday |
| 2030 | 12 May 2030 | Sunday |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mother's Day the same everywhere?
No. The UK ties Mothering Sunday to Easter (three weeks before Easter Sunday), and many other countries pick fixed dates. This page counts to the second-Sunday-of-May version used in the US, Canada, Australia, and South Africa.
Why does the date change each year?
Because it is defined by weekday position — second Sunday of May — not by a calendar date. It can land anywhere from 8 to 14 May.
When should I order flowers?
Florists' delivery slots for Mother's Day weekend typically sell out midweek. Order when the countdown reads about a week; earlier for popular delivery windows.