💐 Mother's Day Countdown
When is Mother's Day?
Mother's Day always falls on the second Sunday in May in the United States. The countdown above always points to the next occurrence and rolls over automatically once it has passed.
The history of Mother's Day
The modern American Mother's Day was created by Anna Jarvis, who held the first observance in 1908 in Grafton, West Virginia, to honor her own mother and mothers generally. After years of campaigning, President Woodrow Wilson officially established Mother's Day as a national observance in 1914, to be held on the second Sunday in May.
It's traditionally celebrated with cards, flowers, gifts, and family gatherings honoring mothers and mother figures, and similar (though not identical) observances exist in many countries around the world.
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Frequently asked questions
Mother's Day is always the second Sunday in May in the United States.
No — it's a widely observed occasion but not an official U.S. federal holiday, so most banks, schools and government offices stay open.
Anna Jarvis, who held the first observance in 1908 and campaigned for its national recognition, achieved in 1914.
No — many countries celebrate a Mother's Day, but the date and traditions vary by country.