When Is Mother's Day? Dates by Country and What to Write in the Card
Mother's Day 2027 falls on 7 March in the UK, 2 May in Spain, 9 May in the US and Germany, and 30 May in France. The UK date follows Easter, so it changes every year. A good card message names one specific thing you are grateful for, rather than a general compliment.
Mother's Day 2027 Dates by Country
- United Kingdom (Mothering Sunday): Sunday 7 March 2027. It is always three weeks before Easter Sunday, so it moves between early March and early April.
- Spain (Día de la Madre): Sunday 2 May 2027, the first Sunday of May.
- United States: Sunday 9 May 2027, the second Sunday of May.
- Germany (Muttertag): Sunday 9 May 2027, the second Sunday of May.
- France (Fête des Mères): Sunday 30 May 2027, the last Sunday of May. If that Sunday is Pentecost, it moves to the first Sunday of June.
If you have family in more than one country, the UK date comes first by about two months, so it is the one most often missed.
When to Send a Mother's Day Card
- Posted card, same country: post it 3 to 5 days before.
- Posted card, abroad: allow 1 to 2 weeks.
- Printed at home and handed over: print a test copy the week before, so you have time to fix colours or paper.
- Digital card: send it on the morning of the day.
What to Write in a Mother's Day Card
The messages people keep are specific. Instead of “You're the best mum in the world”, name one thing she did, one thing she taught you, or one memory you share.
Short and sweet
- “Thank you for everything, especially the things I never noticed you doing.”
- “Happy Mother's Day to my first friend and my favourite person.”
- “Everything good in me started with you.”
Specific and personal
- “I still make your Sunday roast exactly the way you showed me, and it still never tastes quite as good as yours.”
- “Thank you for driving me to every early-morning practice and never once complaining about it.”
From the kids (written by a partner)
- “To the best mummy in the world. We love you to the moon and back. Love, Ava and Leo.”
For a grandmother, stepmother or mother figure
- “You didn't have to love me like your own, but you always did. Happy Mother's Day.”
- “Happy Mother's Day, Grandma. Thank you for raising the person who raised me.”
Funny
- “Thanks for not selling me during my teenage years.”
- “Happy Mother's Day from your favourite child. (Don't tell the others.)”
Writing the Card in Another Language
A greeting in her own language is a lovely touch:
- Spanish: ¡Feliz Día de la Madre!
- German: Alles Liebe zum Muttertag!
- French: Bonne fête des Mères !
Making the Card
Choose a greeting card template, add her name and your message, and download a print-ready PDF to print on heavy cardstock, or a PNG to send digitally. Cards are flat, single-sided 5 × 7 inch designs, so there is room on the back for a handwritten note. For paper and printer settings, see our home printing guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Mother's Day 2027 in the UK?
Sunday 7 March 2027. Mothering Sunday in the UK is always three weeks before Easter Sunday, so the date changes each year.
When is Mother's Day 2027 in the US?
Sunday 9 May 2027. In the US, Mother's Day is always the second Sunday of May.
When is Mother's Day in Spain, Germany and France in 2027?
Spain: Sunday 2 May (first Sunday of May). Germany: Sunday 9 May (second Sunday of May). France: Sunday 30 May (last Sunday of May, unless that is Pentecost).
What should I write in a Mother's Day card?
Name one specific thing you are grateful for, such as something she taught you or a shared memory. Specific messages mean more than general compliments.