Aurora Alert: Major X-Flares and an Incoming CME
After a burst of intense solar activity, the northern lights could glow farther from the usual polar regions around February 5.
Mother’s Day is a day for many people to show their appreciation for their mothers and mother figures. While it is widely observed around the world, the date varies by country.
Is Mother’s Day a Public Holiday?
Mother’s Day is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
People often give flowers and other gifts to their mothers on Mother’s Day.
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About Mother’s Day
Read more about Mother’s Day.Mother’s Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Thu | Oct 14 | Mother’s Day | Observance |
| 2022 | Fri | Oct 14 | Mother’s Day | Observance |
| 2023 | Sat | Oct 14 | Mother’s Day | Observance |
| 2024 | Mon | Oct 14 | Mother’s Day | Observance |
| 2025 | Tue | Oct 14 | Mother’s Day | Observance |
| 2026 | Wed | Oct 14 | Mother’s Day | Observance |
| 2027 | Thu | Oct 14 | Mother’s Day | Observance |
| 2028 | Sat | Oct 14 | Mother’s Day | Observance |
| 2029 | Sun | Oct 14 | Mother’s Day | Observance |
| 2030 | Mon | Oct 14 | Mother’s Day | Observance |
| 2031 | Tue | Oct 14 | Mother’s Day | Observance |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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