When Is Mother’s Day 2026? 

When is Mother’s Day 2026? This year, Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 10.

Go ahead and mark your calendar now. And while you’re at it, here are the next couple of years so you never have to Google this again:

Sunday, May 10, 2026 Sunday, May 9, 2027 Sunday, May 14, 2028

Knowing the date early matters because mom never misses a chance to show up and celebrate your big wins. She remembers every birthday, every milestone, every important moment. She deserves the same energy in return.

You may not be celebrating mom in the traditional way. Maybe there’s a woman in your life who has taken on the role of mother, either for a season or permanently. Maybe you’re honoring grandma, an aunt, a sister on her first Mother’s Day, or a friend who stepped up in ways that changed your life. Whatever the case, this is the day to show her what she means to you.

When is Mother’s Day around the world?

Mother’s Day isn’t celebrated on the same date everywhere, and it’s not as simple as splitting it by continent. Each country has its own traditions and timing, so if you’re honoring a mom who lives abroad, make sure you’ve got the right date.

Here are some of the key differences:

Same as the US (second Sunday in May): Canada, Australia, Germany, Italy, Japan, India, New Zealand, and many others celebrate on the same day as the United States.

United Kingdom and Ireland: Mothering Sunday falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent, which is March 15, 2026. This is tied to the Christian calendar and shifts each year based on when Easter falls.

Spain: First Sunday of May.

France: Last Sunday of May (or the first Sunday of June if it overlaps with Pentecost).

Poland: May 26 every year, regardless of the day of the week.

Mexico and much of Latin America: May 10 every year, fixed date.

Many Arab countries (Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE): March 21, the first day of spring.

If your mother is abroad or you want to honor a woman in another country, double check her local date so your gift and your love arrive right on time.

A Note for Those Who Find This Day Difficult

We know Mother’s Day can be a sensitive time. For those trying to become a mom, those who have lost a child, those who have lost a mother or grandmother, or those navigating a complicated relationship with their mother. Whatever the case, we hope this day brings you peace. Our goal is to help you hold on to the good, cherish the love that was given, and make the day meaningful in whatever way feels right for you.

The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift: A Personalized Video Book from The Motion Books

A Mother’s Day card is one of the only paper products mom truly cherishes. She keeps them tucked away in drawers and boxes, sometimes for decades. But what if you could give her something even better than a card? Something she can open, watch, and relive whenever she wants?

That’s exactly what The Motion Books video books are. They’re premium, linen covered books with a built in HD screen and speakers. When mom opens the cover, her video plays automatically. No setup, no Wi-Fi, no apps. Just open and watch.

Each video book holds up to 3 hours of video on 4GB of built in storage. Mom can watch one long video or multiple shorter clips, and she can swap or add new videos anytime by connecting to any computer with the included USB cable.

Whether you fill it with a heartfelt greeting from the kids, her favorite family vacation footage, your wedding video, or a slideshow of memories spanning her lifetime, a video book transforms a simple gift into a keepsake she’ll keep on the coffee table for years.

How to Order Mom’s Video Book

1. Choose your book — Pick a personalized video book with a custom cover. Gold foil or deboss options let you stamp mom’s name, “I Love You Mom,” your family name, or any special phrase on the cover. Or choose a predesigned cover like “I Love You,” “Always & Forever,” or “Memories.”
   
2. Add your video — Upload your videos yourself by connecting the book to your computer, or use our complimentary video preloading service and we’ll load it before it ships. If your video file isn’t compatible, our free converter tool will get it in the right format.
   
3. Make it extra special — Pair the video book with one of our curated gift boxes for a sleek, elegant presentation. Add flowers, chocolate, or a cozy blanket alongside the book for the ultimate Mother’s Day gift set.
   
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Best Video Ideas for Mom’s Mother’s Day Video Book

Not sure what to put inside? Here are our favorite ideas, each one designed to make mom cry happy tears.

Kids’ Video Message: A Mother’s Day Card She Can Watch Forever

There is nothing in the world that hits a mom’s heart harder than her kids telling her they love her. Whether your children are toddlers stumbling through “Happy Mother’s Day” or adults reflecting on what mom means to them, a personal video message is the most meaningful thing you can put inside this book.

Have each child (or grandchild) record a short clip. It can be silly, sweet, tearful, or all three. Then load them onto the video book as a playlist or combine them into one video. You can also add baby photos or throwback clips as a slideshow after the messages to really take her on a journey.

Select a personalized cover stamped with “Mom,” her name, or your family name to make it feel like it was crafted only for her.

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Wedding Video Book: Give Mom the Moment She’s Been Replaying in Her Head

If mom attended your wedding, she has been replaying those moments in her head ever since. The walk down the aisle, the mother of the bride (or groom) dance, the speeches, the tears, the laughter. Your wedding videographer captured all of it, and now you can give mom her own personal copy in a video book she can watch anytime.

This is one of our most popular gift ideas for moms and it works for Mother’s Day, birthdays, Christmas, and anniversaries. She’ll keep it on the coffee table and show every guest who walks through the door.

Personalize the cover with “Mom,” the couple’s names, the wedding date, or a phrase like “Always & Forever.”

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For the Long Distance Mom: Video Greetings from Everyone She Loves

Not everyone can make it home for Mother’s Day. Between work schedules, flights, and distance, sometimes a phone call is the best you can do. But a video book changes that.

Collect video greetings from siblings, grandkids, nieces, nephews, cousins, and anyone else who matters. Have everyone record a short clip from wherever they are, saying what mom (or grandma) means to them. Compile the clips into a slideshow or upload them individually. The books hold up to three hours, so there’s room for everyone.

Mom can watch it as many times as she wants, and she can add new videos down the road as more memories are made. If you want her to feel like the whole family is in the room with her, this is the one.

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First Mother’s Day Gift for a New Mom

A new mom only gets one first Mother’s Day. Whether you’re the partner, a parent, or a friend putting this together, this is a milestone worth marking.

Even if the baby is just a few weeks old and it feels like there isn’t much to work with, there’s more than you think. Start with the moment she found out she was pregnant, the announcement, the gender reveal if there was one, the baby shower, maternity photos, and then transition into the birth day, the first time she held the baby, the first bath, the first smile. Even the exhausted 3 AM feeding clips are gold.

Put it all into a slideshow or video and load it onto a personalized video book with her name or “Mom Est. 2026” on the cover. She’ll be watching this one for the rest of her life.

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A Lifetime of Memories: The Family Highlight Reel

Mom has spent years putting everyone else first, making sure holidays felt magical, packing lunches, driving to practice, sitting through every recital and game, and quietly holding everything together behind the scenes. She’s the reason your family has the memories it has.

This Mother’s Day, gather all of those moments and put them in one place for her. Pull together home videos, vacation clips, holiday footage, birthday parties, graduation ceremonies, and anything else that tells the story of your family. Create a slideshow or compile the best clips and load them onto a video book.

For the cover, some fan favorites have been family nicknames, “Our Family Story,” or the name of a place you’ve traveled together. This is the kind of gift that makes mom feel truly seen.

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Honoring a Loved One: A Tribute Mom Can Hold

For some moms, this year brings a “first” that no one wanted. The first Mother’s Day without her own mother, or without someone else she loved deeply. Holidays without our people are hard, and it’s normal for some of the sparkle to feel like it’s missing.

One heartfelt idea is to put together a video book filled with photos, videos, and audio of the person who is missed. Old home videos, voicemails, video calls, and family footage can all be compiled into a tribute that feels warm and personal. Thanks to advances in artificial intelligence, it’s even possible to incorporate voice recordings in new and meaningful ways alongside photos and video.

This is a deeply personal Mother’s Day gift, and it gives mom something tangible to hold onto whenever she needs to feel close to the ones she’s missing.

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Pair It with Something Special

A video book is a complete gift on its own, but if you want to go all out, here are some pairing ideas to elevate the experience:

Flowers and the video book — The classic combo, but now the card actually plays a video.

Chocolate and the video book — Give her a box of gourmet chocolate to enjoy while she watches her memories on screen.

A cozy blanket and the video book — Pair it with her favorite throw so she can curl up on the couch and watch. Bonus points if you include a homemade coupon for a movie night together.

A gift box from The Motion Books — We offer curated gift boxes that are sleek and elegant, designed to make the unboxing feel as special as the gift inside.

Whatever you pair it with, the video book will be the gift she talks about.

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Don’t Wait: Order Early for Mother’s Day

When is Mother’s Day 2026? It’s Sunday, May 10, and it’s coming up fast. Mother’s Day 2026 is Sunday, May 10. If you’re ordering a personalized video book with a custom cover, here are the timelines to keep in mind:

Custom logo orders (deboss or gold foil) take 10 to 16 business days to process, plus 3 to 5 business days for shipping.

Predesigned covers ship with standard processing times, but ordering early means zero stress.

Free shipping is available on qualifying orders in the continental US.

Don’t let this be the year you scramble for a last minute card. Start now, pick the perfect video book, gather your videos and photos, and give mom something she’ll keep forever.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Mother’s Day 2026? Mother’s Day 2026 is on Sunday, May 10. In the United States, Mother’s Day is always celebrated on the second Sunday in May.

What is a video book? A video book is a premium, linen covered book with a built in HD screen and speakers. When you open the cover, your video plays automatically. It’s designed to be displayed on a coffee table or bookshelf and enjoyed for years, like a modern version of a photo album but for video.

How much video can The Motion Books hold? Each video book has 4GB of storage and can hold up to 3 hours of video content. You can load one long video or multiple shorter clips.

Can I upload the video myself? Yes. Connect the video book to any computer with the included USB cable and drag your files onto it. If you prefer, you can use our complimentary video preloading service and we’ll load your video before it ships.

What if my video file doesn’t work? Most video formats are supported. If yours isn’t, convert it for free using our video converter tool.

What are the cover options? You can choose a personalized cover with a custom stamped phrase, name, or logo in gold foil or deboss. Or pick from our predesigned covers including “I Love You,” “Always & Forever,” and “Memories.”

How long does shipping take? Predesigned covers ship with standard processing. Custom logo orders take 10 to 16 business days to produce, plus 3 to 5 business days for shipping. Free ground shipping is available on qualifying orders in the continental US.

When is Mother’s Day in the UK? The UK celebrates Mothering Sunday on the fourth Sunday of Lent, which is March 15, 2026. This date changes each year because it’s tied to the Easter calendar.

Do you ship internationally? Yes, The Motion Books ships to a long list of countries. Check themotionbooks.com for the full list of available shipping destinations.reminder of the love and life you’ve built together. Those thoughtful touches are what make the gift special, turning it into a symbol of all the shared moments and love and life you have created together.