How many days until Mother's Day?
Mother's Day is on Sunday, May 9, 2027 — that's280 days away.
About this countdown
In the US, Mother's Day falls on the second Sunday of May. It's the biggest day of the year for restaurant dining and phone calls — don't be the one who forgets.
This countdown runs live in your local timezone and updates every second, so the days, hours, minutes, and seconds you see are exact for where you are.
May 2027
Upcoming dates
| year | date |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, May 9, 2027 |
| 2028 | Sunday, May 14, 2028 |
| 2029 | Sunday, May 13, 2029 |
Frequently asked questions
When is Mother's Day?
In the US, Mother's Day falls on the second Sunday of May each year. The exact date shifts annually — check the countdown above for this year's date.
What day is Mother's Day this year?
Mother's Day is always on a Sunday — the second Sunday of May. The countdown above shows the exact date and how many days remain.
When is Mother's Day 2026?
Mother's Day 2026 is on Sunday, May 10, 2026 — the second Sunday of May.
History
Anna Jarvis campaigned for an official Mother's Day to honor her own mother, and President Wilson proclaimed it a national holiday in 1914. Jarvis later spent decades fighting the holiday's commercialization — a battle she famously lost.