When Is Mothering Sunday 2027? Date, Day and Countdown
Mothering Sunday 2027 is on Sunday, 7 March 2027.
2027 dates around Mothering Sunday
| Event | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Pancake Day | 9 February 2027 | Tuesday |
| Ash Wednesday | 10 February 2027 | Wednesday |
| Mothering Sunday | 7 March 2027 | Sunday |
| Easter Sunday | 28 March 2027 | Sunday |
How 2027 compares
Mothering Sunday 2027 falls 8 days earlier in the calendar than in 2026 (15 March). The next time it falls on 7 March will be 2032.
How the date is worked out
Mothering Sunday is counted back from Easter. Lent runs for the weeks before Easter, and the fourth Sunday of Lent is Mothering Sunday, which is always exactly 21 days (three weeks) before Easter Sunday. If you know when Easter is, you can find Mothering Sunday by subtracting three weeks.
Good to know
- Mother’s Day in the USA, Canada and Australia is held on the second Sunday of May, a different date from the UK. Ireland celebrates on the same day as the UK.
- Mothering Sunday is not a bank holiday.
- It always falls on a Sunday in March or, occasionally, early April.
Other years
Frequently asked questions
When is Mothering Sunday 2027?
Mothering Sunday 2027 is on Sunday 7 March.
What day of the week is Mothering Sunday in 2027?
Sunday.
When is Easter 2027?
Easter Sunday 2027 is on Sunday, 28 March 2027, three weeks after Mothering Sunday.
Is Mothering Sunday a bank holiday?
No. It is always on a Sunday and is not a bank holiday.
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Figures are for the 2026/27 tax year from official sources and are estimates for guidance only, not financial or legal advice. Printed from ukanswers.co.uk.