When is Mother's Day 2025? What to know about the holiday and why we celebrate moms
It's always important to show your loved ones some TLC, but sometimes the calendar provides a special day reminding you to do so. Grab your pen and mark the date, Mother's Day is on its way.
The holiday honors mother figures, giving us the chance to remind them how loved and appreciated they are. Whether you celebrate by gift-giving or spending quality time, don't forget to honor yours this year!
Here's how Mother's Day came to be and when we'll celebrate the holiday in 2025.
When is Mother's Day 2025?
In the United States, Mother's Day falls on the second Sunday of May. In 2025, Mother's Day is May 11.
Why is Mother's Day celebrated?
Celebrating mothers and motherhood dates back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, according to the History Channel. During that period, festivals were held for Rhea and Cybele, the mother goddesses.
The origins of Mother's Day also derive from the religious roots of Mothering Sunday. Originally on Mothering Sunday, it was tradition to return to the "mother church" for a special service.
Mother's Day celebrations in the U.S. began around the 20th century, thanks to Anna Jarvis. Jarvis was the daughter of Ann Reeves Jarvis, who was responsible for creating the Mothers’ Day Work Clubs. These clubs provided aid to mothers, teaching them childcare strategies.
When Ann Reeves Jarvis died in 1905, her daughter sought to create a holiday that honored the "sacrifices mothers made for their children." Three years later, in May 1908, Anna Jarvis organized the first official Mother's Day celebration at a church in West Virginia, the History Channel reports. In the years following, she participated in a letter-writing campaign to push for Mother's Day to be adopted across the nation. By 1914, President Woodrow Wilson designated it a national holiday.
Is Mother's Day the same day around the world?
The date of Mother's Day can vary depending on where you live. Across the globe, many countries have their own version of the holiday.
For example, the United Kingdom celebrates Mother's Day on "Mothering Sunday," which is the fourth Sunday of Lent. In Thailand, Mother's Day is celebrated on Aug. 12, which is the birthday of former Queen Sirikit.
Other countries, such as Japan, Italy and Brazil also observe Mother's Day on the second Sunday of May.
Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at vreynarodriguez@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter @VictoriaReynaR.