Super Flower Blood Moon
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Mother’s Day is a day for many people to show their appreciation towards mothers and mother figures worldwide. It is an annual event but is held at different dates in the calendar, depending on the country.
Is Mothers' Day a Public Holiday?
Mothers' Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In 2021, it falls on a Sunday, and some businesses may choose to follow Sunday opening hours.
Flowers and other gifts are given to mothers on Mother's Day.
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About Mothers' Day
Read more about Mothers' Day.Mothers' Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Sun | May 8 | Mothers' Day | Public Holiday |
| 2017 | Sun | May 14 | Mothers' Day | Public Holiday |
| 2018 | Sun | May 13 | Mothers' Day | Public Holiday |
| 2019 | Sun | May 12 | Mothers' Day | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Sun | May 10 | Mothers' Day | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Sun | May 9 | Mothers' Day | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | May 8 | Mothers' Day | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | May 14 | Mothers' Day | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | May 12 | Mothers' Day | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Sun | May 11 | Mothers' Day | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Sun | May 10 | Mothers' Day | Public Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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