When Is Mother's Day 2027 in the UK?
Sunday 7 March 2027
UK Mother's Day, also known as Mothering Sunday, falls on Sunday 7 March 2027. Unlike Mother's Day in the US and many other countries, which is always held in May, the UK date changes every year because it is tied to the Christian calendar rather than a fixed date.
The exact date in 2027
UK Mother's Day (Mothering Sunday) 2027 falls on Sunday 7 March 2027.
Why the date changes every year
Mothering Sunday falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent, exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday. Because the date of Easter itself moves every year — it is set as the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after 21 March — Mothering Sunday moves with it. This is different to countries such as the United States, Canada and Australia, where Mother's Day is fixed to a specific Sunday in May regardless of Easter.
Mothering Sunday's origins
Mothering Sunday has older, religious roots in the UK than the modern commercial Mother's Day. It traditionally marked a day when people returned to their home ('mother') church, and over time it became associated with honouring mothers and mother figures, much as it is celebrated today.
Frequently asked questions
When is Mother's Day 2027 in the UK?
UK Mother's Day (Mothering Sunday) 2027 falls on Sunday 7 March 2027.
Why does the UK Mother's Day date change every year?
It falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent, three weeks before Easter Sunday, so as the date of Easter moves each year, Mothering Sunday moves with it.
Is UK Mother's Day the same as US Mother's Day?
No. UK Mother's Day (Mothering Sunday) is tied to Easter and usually falls in March, while US Mother's Day is fixed to the second Sunday in May every year.
Dates are provided as a helpful guide and calculated using standard UK calendar rules.