When Is Mothering Sunday 2028? Date, Day and Countdown
Mothering Sunday 2028 is on Sunday, 26 March 2028.
2028 dates around Mothering Sunday
| Event | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Pancake Day | 29 February 2028 | Tuesday |
| Ash Wednesday | 1 March 2028 | Wednesday |
| Mothering Sunday | 26 March 2028 | Sunday |
| Easter Sunday | 16 April 2028 | Sunday |
How 2028 compares
Mothering Sunday 2028 falls 20 days later in the calendar than in 2027 (7 March). The last time it fell on 26 March was 2017. It will not fall on 26 March again for many years.
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 2028?
Mothering Sunday 2028 is on Sunday 26 March.
What day of the week is Mothering Sunday in 2028?
Sunday.
When is Easter 2028?
Easter Sunday 2028 is on Sunday, 16 April 2028, 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.