A HUGE Happy Mother’s Day to our moms! Although many of us celebrated a couple months ago, we are thinking of you today and pray you have a very blessed day with your families.

Something interesting…here are the dates of Mother’s Day celebrated around the world:

Major Regional Variations (2026 Focus)

• Second Sunday in May (May 10, 2026):

  United States, Canada, Australia, Germany, Italy, China, Japan, Philippines, India, Brazil, South Africa.

• March 21 (Spring Equinox): Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Syria, Bahrain, UAE, Saudi Arabia.
• Fourth Sunday of Lent (March 15, 2026): United Kingdom, Ireland, Nigeria.
• Early May: Spain, Portugal, Hungary, Lithuania (First Sunday).
• Late May: Poland (May 26), France (May 31 – last Sunday), Sweden (May 31 – last Sunday).
• Other Dates: Mexico (May 10), Thailand (August 12), Russia (Last Sunday in November), Indonesia (December 22).

Unique Traditions

• Thailand: Celebrated on August 12 to coincide with the birthday of Queen Sirikit, who is honored as the mother of the nation.
• Peru: Often features a full week of celebrations, with free entry to museums and art galleries.
• Ethiopia: Celebrated at the end of the rainy season with a three-day feast known as ‘Antrosht’.