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Mother's Day by country: 2026 and 2027 dates

Mother's Day doesn't fall on the same day everywhere. Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Chile have it on May 10; most countries, on the second Sunday of May; Argentina, on the third Sunday of October; Costa Rica, on August 15; and Panama, on December 8.

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Dates by country, 2026 and 2027

CountryRule20262027
Argentinathird Sunday of OctoberSunday, October 18Sunday, October 17
BoliviaMay 27, every yearWednesday, May 27Thursday, May 27
Brazilsecond Sunday of MaySunday, May 10Sunday, May 9
ChileMay 10, every yearSunday, May 10Monday, May 10 (official) · Sunday, May 9 (when families celebrate)
Colombiasecond Sunday of MaySunday, May 10Sunday, May 9
Costa RicaAugust 15, every yearSaturday, August 15Sunday, August 15
Cubasecond Sunday of MaySunday, May 10Sunday, May 9
Dominican Republiclast Sunday of MaySunday, May 31Sunday, May 30
Ecuadorsecond Sunday of MaySunday, May 10Sunday, May 9
El SalvadorMay 10, every yearSunday, May 10Monday, May 10
GuatemalaMay 10, every yearSunday, May 10Monday, May 10
Haitilast Sunday of MaySunday, May 31Sunday, May 30
Hondurassecond Sunday of MaySunday, May 10Sunday, May 9
MexicoMay 10, every yearSunday, May 10Monday, May 10
NicaraguaMay 30, every yearSaturday, May 30Sunday, May 30
PanamaDecember 8, every yearTuesday, December 8Wednesday, December 8
ParaguayMay 15, every yearFriday, May 15Saturday, May 15
Perusecond Sunday of MaySunday, May 10Sunday, May 9
Puerto Ricosecond Sunday of MaySunday, May 10Sunday, May 9
Spainfirst Sunday of MaySunday, May 3Sunday, May 2
United Statessecond Sunday of MaySunday, May 10Sunday, May 9
Uruguayset by the Uruguayan Chamber of Commerce and Services (usually the 2nd Sunday of May)Sunday, May 10to be confirmed
Venezuelasecond Sunday of MaySunday, May 10Sunday, May 9

Dates are calculated from each country's rule. Uruguay has no fixed date: only the one already announced by its Chamber of Commerce and Services is shown.

Why that date

Argentina
Since 1931 it has been tied to the feast of the Motherhood of Mary; it was set on the third Sunday of October. Source: La Nación
Bolivia
It honors the Heroines of La Coronilla (Cochabamba, 1812); the date has been law since 1927. Sources: Fundación Cultural del Banco Central de Bolivia · Red Uno
Brazil
Set by a 1932 decree (Decree 21,366). Source: Câmara dos Deputados · Decreto 21.366
Chile
Official date under Decree 1110 of 1976 (Ministry of the Interior). When it is not a Sunday, families celebrate on the second Sunday of May. Sources: Decreto 1110 de 1976 · Ley Chile (BCN) · CNN Chile · 13.cl
Colombia
Set by Law 28 of 1925. Source: Función Pública · Ley 28 de 1925
Costa Rica
It falls on the Assumption of Mary and has been a legal holiday since 1932. Sources: Ministerio de Educación Pública · La Nación
Cuba
A tradition more than a century old. Sources: Cubadebate · Agencia Cubana de Noticias
Dominican Republic
Celebrated since 1926; today it is the last Sunday of May. Sources: Acento · Hoy
Ecuador
Adopted in the mid-20th century, following the U.S. date. Source: Primicias
El Salvador
A paid national holiday since 2016. Sources: Decreto Legislativo 339 (2016) · La Prensa Gráfica
Guatemala
Declared by Decree 1794 of 1968; working mothers get the day off. Source: Congreso de la República de Guatemala
Haiti
Fête des Mères is celebrated on the last Sunday of May, as in the Dominican Republic. Sources: Haiti-Référence · Calendrier d'Haïti · Haïti Progrès
Honduras
Established by a 1927 legislative decree. Source: Televisión Nacional de Honduras
Mexico
A fixed date since 1922, whatever the weekday. Sources: UNAM Global · Excélsior
Nicaragua
A national holiday, with paid rest. Source: Asamblea Nacional de Nicaragua
Panama
It falls on the Immaculate Conception; set by a 1930 law. Sources: TVN · Educa Panamá
Paraguay
It shares the date with Independence Day (May 15, 1811). Source: Última Hora
Peru
Made official by a 1924 supreme resolution. Source: La República
Puerto Rico
Set by Law 25 of 1915. Source: Ley 25 de 1915 (Oficina de Gerencia y Presupuesto)
Spain
Celebrated on the first Sunday of May since 1965. Source: Biblioteca Nacional de España
United States · Song for mom
Set by a joint resolution of Congress and a presidential proclamation in 1914. Source: The American Presidency Project · Proclamation 1268
Uruguay
There is no fixed date: the Chamber of Commerce and Services announces it each year. It is usually the second Sunday of May; in 2025 it was the third, because of local elections. Sources: Cámara de Comercio y Servicios del Uruguay · El Observador · Prensa Mercosur
Venezuela
First celebrated in 1921 and national since 1924. Sources: El Nacional · Ministerio del Poder Popular para la Salud

Frequently asked questions

When is Mother's Day in Mexico?

Always on May 10, whatever the weekday: in 2026 it is Sunday, May 10, and in 2027, Monday, May 10.

Why does Argentina celebrate Mother's Day in October?

Since 1931 it has been tied to the feast of the Motherhood of Mary, and it was set on the third Sunday of October: in 2026 it is Sunday, October 18, and in 2027, Sunday, October 17.

Which countries celebrate Mother's Day on the second Sunday of May?

Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Honduras, Peru, Puerto Rico, United States and Venezuela. In Uruguay it is usually the second Sunday too, but the Chamber of Commerce and Services sets it each year. In Chile the official date is May 10 (Decree 1110 of 1976), and families celebrate on the second Sunday when they differ.

Which countries celebrate Mother's Day outside of May?

Argentina (third Sunday of October), Costa Rica (August 15) and Panama (December 8).

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