Thanksgiving Around the World
How do other countries celebrate Thanksgiving? We give you four thankful festivals from Europe, Asia, and Africa.
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 (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 2025, it falls on a Saturday, and some businesses may choose to follow Saturday opening hours.
Flowers and other gifts are given to mothers on Mother's Day.
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About Mothers’ Day (Working Mothers Only)
Read more about Mothers’ Day (Working Mothers Only).Mothers’ Day (Working Mothers Only) Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Fri | May 10 | Mothers’ Day (Working Mothers Only) | National Holiday |
| 2020 | Sun | May 10 | Mothers’ Day (Working Mothers Only) | National Holiday |
| 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 |
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.
