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Observance · not a public holiday in Denmark

Mothers Day

Mothers Day 2026 in Denmark is observed on søndag, 10 maj 2026.

Mothers Day is not an official public holiday in Denmark — it's a widely observed day (date shown is when Denmark observes it), but offices and schools stay open. See Denmark's official public holidays →
søndag, 10 maj 2026
111 days ago
Also known as: Día de la Madre · Fête des Mères · Muttertag
Datesøndag, 10 maj 2026
StatusNot a public holiday in Denmark
Time until111 days ago
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Mother's Day honors motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. Dates vary by country — most observe it on the second Sunday in May, others have their own dates rooted in local history.

History & origin

The modern American holiday was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 in West Virginia. President Woodrow Wilson made it a federal observance in 1914. Many countries adopted the second-Sunday-of-May date; others (UK as Mothering Sunday during Lent, Mexico May 10, Thailand August 12 for the Queen's birthday) retain their own dates.

Traditions & customs

Cards, flowers (especially carnations — Anna Jarvis specified), gifts, family meals, brunches, breakfast-in-bed for mothers. Many restaurants offer special menus and are heavily booked.

Traditional foods

Special meals planned by family. Brunches popular in the US, Canada, Australia.

Greetings & salutations

"Happy Mother's Day" · "Feliz Día de la Madre" · "Bonne Fête des Mères"

For travellers

Not a public holiday but commercially major. Restaurants book out weeks ahead. Flower prices double.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Mother's Day 2026?
US/Canada: May 10, 2026. Mexico: May 10. UK (Mothering Sunday): March 15. Thailand: August 12.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Mothers Day 2026 in Denmark?

Mothers Day 2026 in Denmark is observed on søndag, 10 maj 2026.

Is Mothers Day a public holiday in Denmark?

No. Mothers Day is marked in Denmark as a widely observed day, but it is not an official public holiday — workplaces and schools stay open.

How many days until Mothers Day?

The countdown above shows the exact days, hours and minutes remaining. The year-by-year list below has Mothers Day's date in the surrounding years.

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