Holiday countdowns
Mother's Day Countdown
Choose the Mother's Day date your family celebrates.
Mother's Day
Synchronizing time for your countdown.
Days in the ticking display are 24-hour periods.
Links include the displayed setup, names and dates. Edits need a new link. Calendar files contain 30-minute markers, not automatic reminders.
Mother's Day dates by year
Calendar dates for 2026–2030. Choose any year from 2000 to 2100 above. These use the date rules described below; they do not determine days off.
May — US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand
Second Sunday in May.
| Year | Celebration date |
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| 2026 | |
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UK — Mothering Sunday
Fourth Sunday of Lent, 21 days before Western Easter.
| Year | Celebration date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | |
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Date rules researched November 1, 2026. Future dates assume those rules remain in effect.
How to use the mother's day countdown
Select the second Sunday of May rule used in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, or UK Mothering Sunday. The UK date is three weeks before Western Easter. Set the time zone for the person or gathering you are celebrating.
These are two common date rules, not every Mother's Day observance worldwide. The comparison table keeps both dates visible. Changing a time zone never silently changes your selected tradition.
Why is Mother's Day in March in the UK but May elsewhere?
UK Mothering Sunday follows the fourth Sunday of Lent, while the May rule follows the second Sunday in May. Select the rule you need before sharing a countdown or exporting its calendar marker.
How does this countdown keep time?
It uses TimeCubby's server-time synchronization and advances locally between checks. The synchronization status tells you when NTP is unavailable or the connection is stale. Time-zone conversion uses your browser's time-zone rules; keep the browser updated. A one-time event link preserves its exact instant. Holiday, recurring and New Year setups calculate their next dates from the rules you chose.
Will I receive a reminder?
No email or push reminder is sent. An optional sound can play when a visible, open page crosses a target. It cannot be relied on when the browser is closed, the device sleeps or sound is blocked. Calendar export creates 30-minute markers; review their duration and reminder settings in your calendar. Recurring exports contain only the previewed dates.