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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 Mother's Day a Public Holiday?
Mother's Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
People often give flowers and other gifts to their mothers on Mother’s Day.
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About Mother's Day
Read more about Mother's Day.Mother's Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Wed | Dec 8 | Mother's Day | National Holiday |
| 2022 | Thu | Dec 8 | Mother's Day | National Holiday |
| 2023 | Fri | Dec 8 | Mother's Day | National Holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | Dec 8 | Mother's Day | National Holiday |
| 2025 | Mon | Dec 8 | Mother's Day | National Holiday |
| 2026 | Tue | Dec 8 | Mother's Day | National Holiday |
| 2027 | Wed | Dec 8 | Mother's Day | National Holiday |
| 2028 | Fri | Dec 8 | Mother's Day | National Holiday |
| 2029 | Sat | Dec 8 | Mother's Day | National Holiday |
| 2030 | Sun | Dec 8 | Mother's Day | National Holiday |
| 2031 | Mon | Dec 8 | Mother's Day | 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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