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MOTHER'S DAY

When is Mother's Day in 2024?

Mother's Day in 2024 is on the Sunday, 12th of May (5/12/2024).

Mother's Day is on the 133th day of 2024. There are 233 days left in the year.

Mother's Day Facts

  • Date: May 12, 2024
  • National (USA & Other)
  • Also Called:
  • Celebrations: Sending gifts to Mother
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Mother's Day celebrates motherhood and the contribution of mothers in society. The holiday is celebrated worldwide as an international day. The International Mother's Day is observed on the second Sunday in May every year. It is often marked by people sending Mother's Day gifts and cards to their mother figures.

History of Mother's Day

The origin of Mother's Day is attributed to two women, Julia Ward Howe and Anna Jarvis, who are believed to have established the idea of Mother's Day in the USA. In 1870, Julia advocated for an annual celebration of Mother's Day as a way to encourage pacifism and disarmament amongst women. For the next ten years, the holiday was held in Boston under Julia's sponsorship. The trend however died soon after. Julia is therefore notable for coming up with the idea of an official celebration of Mother's Day.

Anna Jarvis, also known as the mother of Mother's Day, held a private Mother's Day in 1907 as a memorial to her late mother. Anna launched a campaign for Mother's Day to be widely recognized, a quest that was financially supported by a clothing merchant from Philadelphia by the name John Wanamaker.

In 1908, Anna Jarvis organized and gave a sermon at the Andrew's Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton, West Virginia. More than 400 kids and their mothers attended this service. Today, the church is a National Historic Landmark and has become the International Mother's Day Shrine.

In the years that followed, Anna's compassion for motherhood was evident as she campaigned for the recognition of Mother's Day, a national holiday in the US.

On May 8th, 1914, her efforts bore fruit after President Woodrow Wilson signed a joint resolution that designated Mother's Day USA to be celebrated on the second Sunday in May.

How Is Mother's Day Celebrated?

Mother's Day in the USA has been commercialized in a big way. In fact, it is ranked position three after Christmas and Valentine's Day. People make an effort to treat their mothers and sending them Mother's Day flowers with sweet messages. Some of the popular Mother's Day gifts you can give to your mother figures include a day at the spa, cards, chocolate, jewelry, and clothing.

You can also take your mom out for dinner or lunch, but be sure to book a spot well in advance. Most restaurants are usually filled to the brim on the mother's day weekend as kids don't want their mothers to cook on such a special day. It will not be a wonder if you receive breakfast in bed on this day. It is a common trend for husbands and children to treat their special mother.

If you can not afford to give your mother figure a treat on this day, a simple phone call wishing her a happy Mother's Day will suffice. Better still, offer to clean or de-clutter the house for them.

Mother's Day Traditions across the World

Besides being marked on different days, versions of Mother's Day traditions vary from one country to another. In Thailand, Mother's Day is observed in August, which happens to be the birthday of Sirikit, the current queen of the land.

As for Ethiopia, the Mother's Day is marked by a large feast and families singing songs to praise motherhood. This day is commonly known as Antrosht.

Mother's Day in the US and many other countries is seen as a time to launch feminist causes. For instance, in 1968, the wife of Martin Luther King Jr. used the day to host a march that would support underprivileged women and children in society. A similar movement was used in 1970 to highlight the need for equality for all and access to childcare.

Alternative Days for Mother's Day

Mother's Day is an international holiday but observed on different days across the globe. Most countries mark the day on the second Sunday in May. However, the UK and Ireland observe it on the fourth Sunday in Lent. For the majority of Arab countries, Mother's Day is on March 21st every year. On the other hand, most East European countries celebrate the day on March 8th.

Mother's Day Observances

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DATE
HOLIDAY NAME
  • Sun
  • May 10, 2009
  • Sun
  • May 09, 2010
  • Sun
  • May 08, 2011
  • Sun
  • May 13, 2012
  • Sun
  • May 12, 2013

List of National and Regional Public Holidays of United States in 2024

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
MondayMonJan 01, 2024Jan 01New Year's Day
MondayMonJan 15, 2024Jan 15M L King Day
MondayMonFeb 19, 2024Feb 19Presidents' Day
FridayFriMar 29, 2024Mar 29Good Friday
SundaySunMar 31, 2024Mar 31Easter Sunday
MondayMonMay 27, 2024May 27Memorial Day
WednesdayWedJun 19, 2024Jun 19Juneteenth
ThursdayThuJul 04, 2024Jul 04Independence Day
MondayMonSep 02, 2024Sep 02Labor Day
MondayMonOct 14, 2024Oct 14Columbus Day
MondayMonNov 11, 2024Nov 11Veterans Day
ThursdayThuNov 28, 2024Nov 28Thanksgiving Day
WednesdayWedDec 25, 2024Dec 25Christmas

List of Popular Celebration Days of United States in 2024

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
FridayFriJan 12, 2024Jan 12National Pharmacists Day
FridayFriJan 19, 2024Jan 19National Popcorn Day
FridayFriFeb 02, 2024Feb 02Groundhog Day
FridayFriFeb 02, 2024Feb 02National Wear Red Day
WednesdayWedFeb 07, 2024Feb 07National Signing Day
FridayFriFeb 09, 2024Feb 09National Pizza Day
TuesdayTueFeb 13, 2024Feb 13Galentine's Day
TuesdayTueFeb 13, 2024Feb 13National Pancake Day
WednesdayWedFeb 14, 2024Feb 14Valentine's Day
ThursdayThuFeb 15, 2024Feb 15National Bagel Day
SundaySunFeb 18, 2024Feb 18National Drink Wine Day
ThursdayThuFeb 22, 2024Feb 22National Margarita Day
ThursdayThuFeb 29, 2024Feb 29Leap Day
FridayFriMar 01, 2024Mar 01National Employee Appreciation Day
ThursdayThuMar 07, 2024Mar 07National Cereal Day
SundaySunMar 10, 2024Mar 10Daylight savings
MondayMonMar 11, 2024Mar 11National Napping Day
ThursdayThuMar 14, 2024Mar 14National Walkout Day
ThursdayThuMar 14, 2024Mar 14National Pi Day
WednesdayWedMar 20, 2024Mar 20National Proposal Day
SaturdaySatMar 23, 2024Mar 23National Puppy Day
SaturdaySatMar 30, 2024Mar 30National Doctor Day
WednesdayWedApr 03, 2024Apr 03National Walking Day
ThursdayThuApr 04, 2024Apr 04National Burrito Day
SundaySunApr 07, 2024Apr 07National Beer Day
ThursdayThuApr 11, 2024Apr 11National Pet Day
FridayFriApr 12, 2024Apr 12National Grilled Cheese Day
ThursdayThuMay 02, 2024May 02National Day Of Prayer
SundaySunMay 12, 2024May 12Mother's Day
SaturdaySatMay 25, 2024May 25National Towel Day
SaturdaySatMay 25, 2024May 25National Wine Day
FridayFriJun 07, 2024Jun 07National Donut Day
SaturdaySatJun 08, 2024Jun 08National Best Friends Day
SundaySunJun 16, 2024Jun 16Father's Day
FridayFriJun 21, 2024Jun 21National Selfie Day
SaturdaySatJun 22, 2024Jun 22National Kissing Day
SaturdaySatJul 13, 2024Jul 13National French Fry Day
SundaySunJul 14, 2024Jul 14National Nude Day
WednesdayWedJul 17, 2024Jul 17National Hot Dog Day
SundaySunJul 21, 2024Jul 21National Ice Cream Day
TuesdayTueJul 23, 2024Jul 23Amazon Prime Day
WednesdayWedJul 24, 2024Jul 24National Tequila Day
MondayMonJul 29, 2024Jul 29National Chicken Wing Day
ThursdayThuAug 01, 2024Aug 01National Girlfriends Day
SundaySunAug 04, 2024Aug 04National Sister Day
WednesdayWedSep 18, 2024Sep 18National Cheeseburger Day
ThursdayThuOct 03, 2024Oct 03National Boyfriends Day
FridayFriOct 04, 2024Oct 04National Vodka Day
FridayFriOct 04, 2024Oct 04National Taco Day
WednesdayWedOct 09, 2024Oct 09Leif Erikson Day
SaturdaySatOct 19, 2024Oct 19Sweetest Day
TuesdayTueOct 29, 2024Oct 29National Cat Day
ThursdayThuOct 31, 2024Oct 31Halloween
SundaySunNov 03, 2024Nov 03National Sandwich Day
FridayFriNov 29, 2024Nov 29Black Friday
MondayMonDec 02, 2024Dec 02Cyber Monday
SaturdaySatDec 07, 2024Dec 07Candle Day
MondayMonDec 09, 2024Dec 09National Pastry Day
FridayFriDec 20, 2024Dec 20National Ugly Sweater day