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Mother’s Day is a day for many people to show their appreciation towards mothers and mother figures worldwide. It is an annual event but is held at different dates in the calendar, depending on the country.
Is Mothers' Day a Public Holiday?
Mothers' Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Flowers and other gifts are given to mothers on Mother's Day.
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About Mothers' Day
Read more about Mothers' Day.Mothers' Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Thu | May 30 | Mothers' Day | Observance |
| 2020 | Sat | May 30 | Mothers' Day | Observance |
| 2021 | Sun | May 30 | Mothers' Day | Observance |
| 2022 | Mon | May 30 | Mothers' Day | National holiday |
| 2023 | Tue | May 30 | Mothers' Day | National holiday |
| 2024 | Thu | May 30 | Mothers' Day | National holiday |
| 2025 | Fri | May 30 | Mothers' Day | National holiday |
| 2026 | Sat | May 30 | Mothers' Day | National holiday |
| 2027 | Sun | May 30 | Mothers' Day | National holiday |
| 2028 | Tue | May 30 | Mothers' Day | National holiday |
| 2029 | Wed | May 30 | Mothers' 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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