Mother's Day in Canada
Quick Facts
Mother’s Day is celebrated in Canada on the second Sunday of May each year.Local names
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| Mother's Day | English |
| Fete Des Meres | French |
Mother's Day 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010Mother's Day 2011
Sunday, May 8, 2011See list of observations below
Mother's Day in Canada is a day to remember mothers and mother figures. ©iStockphoto.com/Kateryna Govorushchenko
What do people do?
Many people in Canada express their gratitude towards mothers and mother figures on Mother’s Day. Mother figures may include step-mothers, mothers-in-law, guardians (eg. foster parents), and family friends. It is the time for people to thank mothers and mother figures who took the time care for them and help them through life’s challenges. Father’s Day is also celebrated in Canada on the third Sunday of June, when people thank fathers and father figures for the positive contributions they made.
Some people give cards, flowers, or chocolates, and/or make handmade items or special meals on Mother’s Day. Others take their mothers or mother figures to the movies, a restaurant, café, or a day in a park. Some mothers and mother figures also receive special gifts such as jewelry, clothing, accessories, and gift vouchers for services or products.
Public life
Mother’s Day is not a federal holiday but it is on a Sunday, when many organizations, schools, and government offices are closed. Public transit systems run to their normal Sunday schedules and restaurants may be busier than usual as some people take their mothers out for a treat.
Background and symbols
Early celebrations of Mother’s Day originated from Canada’s neighboring country, the United States. Carnations are a popular Mother's Day symbol in both Canada and the United States. Some people may choose to wear a carnation as a brooch on Mother's Day. However, other flowers are also given to mothers or mother figures to symbolize one’s love and appreciation for them.
About Mother's Day in other countries
Read more about Mother's Day.Mother's Day Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type | Where it is observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | May 11 | 1980 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 10 | 1981 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 9 | 1982 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 8 | 1983 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 13 | 1984 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 12 | 1985 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 11 | 1986 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 10 | 1987 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 8 | 1988 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 14 | 1989 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 13 | 1990 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 12 | 1991 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 10 | 1992 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 9 | 1993 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 8 | 1994 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 14 | 1995 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 12 | 1996 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 11 | 1997 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 10 | 1998 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 9 | 1999 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 14 | 2000 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 13 | 2001 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 12 | 2002 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 11 | 2003 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 9 | 2004 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 8 | 2005 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 14 | 2006 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 13 | 2007 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 11 | 2008 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 10 | 2009 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 9 | 2010 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 8 | 2011 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 13 | 2012 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 12 | 2013 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 11 | 2014 | Mother's Day | Observance | |
| Sun | May 10 | 2015 | Mother's Day | Observance |
Related holiday
- Father's Day–Sunday, June 20, 2010
Other holidays in May 2010 in Canada
- Lag B'Omer (Sunday, May 2, 2010)
- Ascension Day (Thursday, May 13, 2010)
- Shavuot (Wednesday, May 19, 2010)
- Pentecost (Sunday, May 23, 2010)
- Whit Monday (Monday, May 24, 2010)
- National Patriots' Day (Monday, May 24, 2010)
- Victoria Day (Monday, May 24, 2010)
- Trinity Sunday (Sunday, May 30, 2010)
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