Mother’s Day 2026, 2027 and 2028
China has a traditional date for Mother’s Day on its ancient lunar calendar, but most people simply observe it on the second Sunday of May as in the West. Mother’s Day is not a public holiday in China, but it is observed by many.
In 2026, Mother’s Day falls on Sunday 10 May. The observance will be on Sunday 9 May in 2027.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 May | Sun | Mother's Day |
| 2027 | 9 May | Sun | Mother's Day |
| 2028 | 14 May | Sun | Mother's Day |
| Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. | |||
The modern tradition migrated to mainland China from neighbouring SARs of Macau and Hong Kong, especially after 1979.
Traditionally, Chinese sons and daughters give their Mums a hemerocallis flower for Mother’s Day, but many now gift them carnations or forget-me-nots instead.
Other gifts, special visits and greetings, a festive meal that gives Mum a break from her usual routine, and other expressions of respect and affection are also common.
Previous Years
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 May | Sun | Mother's Day |
| 2024 | 12 May | Sun | Mother's Day |