Mother's Day 2026 — Sunday, May 10
The most flowers bought, calls placed, and meals out — for one woman who deserves it all.
History
Mother's Day in the US was founded by Anna Jarvis in 1908 to honor her mother.
- 1908: First Mother's Day service in Grafton, WV
- 1914: President Woodrow Wilson made it a national holiday
- Second Sunday in May — every year
Mother's Day by the Numbers
- Most popular holiday for: phone calls (+122%)
- Flowers: $3 billion in cut flowers + plants
- Cards: 152 million sold
- Dining out: most popular day at restaurants
- Average spending: $245 per gift-giver
What Moms Really Want
| Want | % of Moms |
|------|-----------|
| Quality time | 80% |
| A break/relaxation | 65% |
| Heartfelt note | 60% |
| Family meal | 55% |
| Material gifts | 30% |
The message: presence > presents.
Gift Ideas That Actually Land
Experience Gifts:
- Spa day — most-requested
- Restaurant dinner at her favorite
- Concert tickets
- Weekend getaway
- Cooking class together
Personal/Sentimental:
- Photo book of family memories
- Letter detailing what you love about her
- Custom jewelry with kids' birthstones
- Recipe book of family favorites
- Voice recording for grandkids
What NOT to Get:
- ❌ Last-minute gas station flowers
- ❌ Generic candle
- ❌ Anything she has to assemble
- ❌ Cleaning products
The Perfect Mother's Day
Morning:
- Breakfast in bed — make it special
- Let her sleep in
- Have kids prepare (with adult help)
Brunch/Lunch:
- Restaurant: book 4-6 weeks in advance
- Or home-cooked: dad/kids do everything
- Cleanup: YOU do it
Afternoon:
- Walk together outside
- Family activity she enjoys
- Photo session — capture this year
Words That Matter
A handwritten note is more valuable than any gift.
What to Include:
- Specific things you appreciate
- Memories
- What you've learned from her
- What she means now
- Hopes for the future
Quotes to Borrow
"A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend."
"To the world you may be one person; but to one person you may be the world." — Dr. Seuss
"Mother: the most beautiful word on the lips of mankind." — Kahlil Gibran
Mother's Day Around the World
| Country | Date |
|---------|------|
| USA, Canada, Australia, Japan | 2nd Sunday in May |
| UK, Ireland | 4th Sunday of Lent |
| Mexico | May 10 (fixed) |
| France | Last Sunday of May |
| Thailand | August 12 |
| Russia | Last Sunday in November |
The Real Message
Behind every successful person is a mom who held them when they fell, fed them when they were tired, and believed in them when no one else did.
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms! 🌷💐👩👧👦