Days until Mother's Day

When is Mother's Day?

In the United States, Canada, Australia, and many other countries, Mother's Day falls on the second Sunday of May every year. The exact date shifts annually — it can fall anywhere between May 8th and May 14th. This tool calculates the correct date automatically each year.

Note that some countries celebrate Mother's Day on different dates: the UK observes Mothering Sunday on the fourth Sunday of Lent (usually in March), while Norway celebrates on the second Sunday of February.

Planning ahead for Mother's Day

• 3–4 weeks out — book a restaurant reservation or plan a trip
• 2 weeks out — order flowers, jewelry, or custom gifts for delivery
• 1 week out — buy a card, plan a home-cooked meal or brunch
• Day before — confirm reservations, wrap gifts, write your card

Gift ideas that take planning

The gifts that mean the most often take the most lead time — a custom photo book, a weekend away, a cooking class, or personalized jewelry. Use the countdown to give yourself a deadline and avoid last-minute decisions.

Track it with Left

Add Mother's Day as a countdown in Left and pin the widget to your Lock Screen. You'll see exactly how many days remain every time you check your phone.