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Mother’s Day is a day for many people to show their appreciation for their mothers and mother figures. While it is widely observed around the world, the date varies by country.
Is Mothers’ Day (Working Mothers Only) a Public Holiday?
Mothers’ Day (Working Mothers Only) is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In 2026, it falls on a Sunday, and some businesses may choose to follow Sunday opening hours.
People often give flowers and other gifts to their mothers on Mother’s Day.
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About Mothers’ Day (Working Mothers Only)
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| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mon | May 10 | Mothers’ Day (Working Mothers Only) | National Holiday |
| 2022 | Tue | May 10 | Mothers’ Day (Working Mothers Only) | National Holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | May 10 | Mothers’ Day (Working Mothers Only) | National Holiday |
| 2024 | Fri | May 10 | Mothers’ Day (Working Mothers Only) | National Holiday |
| 2025 | Sat | May 10 | Mothers’ Day (Working Mothers Only) | National Holiday |
| 2026 | Sun | May 10 | Mothers’ Day (Working Mothers Only) | National Holiday |
| 2027 | Mon | May 10 | Mothers’ Day (Working Mothers Only) | National Holiday |
| 2028 | Wed | May 10 | Mothers’ Day (Working Mothers Only) | National Holiday |
| 2029 | Thu | May 10 | Mothers’ Day (Working Mothers Only) | National Holiday |
| 2030 | Fri | May 10 | Mothers’ Day (Working Mothers Only) | National Holiday |
| 2031 | Sat | May 10 | Mothers’ Day (Working Mothers Only) | National Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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