When Is Mothering Sunday? Dates for 2026 to 2030
Mothering Sunday is on Sunday 15 March in 2026, 7 March in 2027 and 26 March in 2028.
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 March | Sunday |
| 2027 | 7 March | Sunday |
| 2028 | 26 March | Sunday |
| 2029 | 11 March | Sunday |
| 2030 | 31 March | Sunday |
How the date of Mothering Sunday 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.
Mothering Sunday is the UK’s Mother’s Day. It falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent, exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday, so its date changes every year.
See all UK bank holidays, browse other dates or check when the clocks change.
Frequently asked questions
When is Mothering Sunday in 2026?
Mothering Sunday in 2026 is on Sunday 15 March.
When is Mothering Sunday in 2027?
Mothering Sunday in 2027 is on Sunday 7 March.
When is Mothering Sunday in 2028?
Mothering Sunday in 2028 is on Sunday 26 March.
What day of the week is Mothering Sunday in 2027?
Sunday, 7 March 2027.
Is Mothering Sunday the same as Mother’s Day?
In the UK, yes. Mothering Sunday is what Mother’s Day is called here. The American Mother’s Day is held on a different date (the second Sunday in May).
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.