See the Seven Sisters Eclipse
On July 20, skywatchers in North America can witness the Moon pass in front of the Pleiades. Learn more about the myths behind this star cluster.
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 Mother’s Day a Public Holiday?
Mother’s Day is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
Flowers and other gifts are given to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Wed | Oct 14 | Mother’s Day | Observance |
| 2021 | Thu | Oct 14 | Mother’s Day | Observance |
| 2022 | Fri | Oct 14 | Mother’s Day | Observance |
| 2023 | Sat | Oct 14 | Mother’s Day | Observance |
| 2024 | Mon | Oct 14 | Mother’s Day | Observance |
| 2025 | Tue | Oct 14 | Mother’s Day | Observance |
| 2026 | Wed | Oct 14 | Mother’s Day | Observance |
| 2027 | Thu | Oct 14 | Mother’s Day | Observance |
| 2028 | Sat | Oct 14 | Mother’s Day | Observance |
| 2029 | Sun | Oct 14 | Mother’s Day | Observance |
| 2030 | Mon | Oct 14 | Mother’s Day | Observance |
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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