When is Mother’s Day and why is the date different in the UK and US?
For many, no matter how old you get, the first thing you think of in times of stress, worry, celebration, sadness, triumph is… ‘I need to tell Mum.’
Whether they’re a biological mother, an adoptive one, or a stepparent or other maternal figure, they are simultaneously your biggest supporter, safe space and, often, your emotional punching bag.
So, it’s fair to say mothers go through a lot – although it does come with some benefits too – which makes it only fair they get an extra special day to celebrate.
When is Mother’s Day this year?
When is Mother’s Day this year?
In the UK, Mother’s Day will fall on Sunday, March 27 in 2022.
In the UK, the date of Mother’s Day changes each year because of the origins of the tradition.
Why does Mother’s Day change every year in the UK?
Mothering Sunday first began as a church tradition, and it takes place three weeks before Easter on the fourth Sunday of Lent.
As Easter changes, so too does Mother’s Day.
The UK shares the date for Mother’s Day with a few other places, including the Bailiwick of Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, Ireland and Nigeria.
If you happen to have a mother figure across the pond Mother’s Day in the United States always falls on the second Sunday in May.
This year, that date is Sunday, May 8.
This is also the same for other places across the globe including Australia, Germany, China and Greece.
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