Past Mother's Day Dates – 2012 to 2026

Past Mother’s Day Dates – The Archive

So it happened again. Another Mother’s Day came and went before you could say “I meant to book a restaurant.” Don’t worry — you’re in good company. Millions of people search for Mother’s Day dates after the fact, whether to double-check the year, settle a family debate, or just make absolutely sure this time they write it down.

Below you’ll find every past Mother’s Day date from 2012 through 2026, for the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Consider this your personal time capsule — and a gentle nudge to get Mother’s Day 2027 on your calendar right now.

📅 Mother’s Day 2026 – Sunday, May 10, 2026

The most recent addition to the archive. Mother’s Day 2026 fell on Sunday, May 10, 2026 in the United States, Canada, and Australia. In 2026, Mexico’s fixed date of May 10 also landed on a Sunday — making it a rare year where the US and Mexico celebrated on the exact same day. In the UK, Mothering Sunday 2026 was Sunday, March 22, 2026.

If Mother’s Day 2026 is now in the rearview mirror, Mother’s Day 2027 is Sunday, May 9, 2027 — add it to your calendar now.

📅 Mother’s Day 2025 – Sunday, May 11, 2025

Mother’s Day 2025 fell on Sunday, May 11, 2025 in the United States, Canada, and Australia. In the UK, Mothering Sunday 2025 was Sunday, March 30, 2025.

📅 Mother’s Day 2024 – Sunday, May 12, 2024

Mother’s Day 2024 fell on Sunday, May 12, 2024 in the US, Canada, and Australia. UK Mothering Sunday 2024 was March 10, 2024. Mexico, ever reliable, observed May 10 — which in 2024 was a Friday.

📅 Mother’s Day 2023 – Sunday, May 14, 2023

Mother’s Day 2023 was Sunday, May 14, 2023 — the latest it can possibly fall, since the second Sunday of May can land no later than the 14th. UK Mothering Sunday 2023 was March 19, 2023.

📅 Mother’s Day 2022 – Sunday, May 8, 2022

Mother’s Day 2022 was Sunday, May 8, 2022 — the earliest the second Sunday of May can fall, landing right on the 8th. UK Mothering Sunday 2022 was March 27, 2022.

📅 Mother’s Day 2021 – Sunday, May 9, 2021

Mother’s Day 2021 was Sunday, May 9, 2021. UK Mothering Sunday 2021 was March 14, 2021 — one of the earlier dates on record, owing to that year’s Easter calendar.

📅 Mother’s Day 2020 – Sunday, May 10, 2020

Mother’s Day 2020 was Sunday, May 10, 2020 — the same calendar date as Mother’s Day 2026, just six years apart. UK Mothering Sunday 2020 was March 22, 2020.

📅 Historical Dates: 2012–2019 (USA)

The Pattern: Why Mother’s Day Moves Every Year

Mother’s Day in the US, Canada, and Australia always falls on the second Sunday of May. Because May 1 lands on a different day of the week every year, the “second Sunday” cycles between May 8 and May 14 — a seven-day window that repeats on a predictable calendar loop.

The UK is different: Mothering Sunday is tied to the fourth Sunday of Lent, which is calculated backwards from Easter. Since Easter itself moves each year — it can fall anywhere from late March to late April — Mothering Sunday shifts even more dramatically, ranging from early March to mid-April.

Mexico stays refreshingly simple: always May 10, every year, no matter what.

The Complete Look-Ahead: 2027 Onwards

Now that you’ve got the past covered, here’s what’s coming:

📅 Full year-by-year guide →

See Also

• Mother’s Day 2027 – Date & Countdown
• Mother’s Day 2026 – Full Date Details
• Mother’s Day 2025 – Full Date Details
• Mother’s Day Dates by Country
• Mother’s Day in the UK (Mothering Sunday)
• Mother’s Day in Canada
• Mother’s Day in Australia
• Mother’s Day Gift Ideas