Countdown to Mother's Day — second Sunday in May.
Mother's Day in Australia falls on the second Sunday in May each year — which means the date shifts each year, typically landing somewhere between May 8 and May 14. This counter shows exactly how many days you have left.
The second Sunday in May timing means Mother's Day can feel like it arrives suddenly — particularly if you're used to remembering it as 'mid-May'. Having the exact countdown visible takes the guesswork out of when to book a restaurant or order flowers online.
Most online florists have a cutoff date for same-day or next-day delivery, and popular brunch spots book out weeks in advance for Mother's Day. Whatever you're planning, earlier is better.
Mother's Day in Australia is the second Sunday in May. This differs from the US and some other countries, which also observe the second Sunday in May — but differs from the UK, which observes Mothering Sunday in March.
No — Mother's Day is not a public holiday. It's a widely observed cultural day but carries no legal trading or work restrictions.
The UK observes Mothering Sunday, which has different historical and religious origins — it falls on the fourth Sunday in Lent and has roots in the Christian tradition of returning to one's 'mother church' rather than the secular American Mother's Day tradition established in the early 20th century.
Flowers (particularly roses), brunches and lunches out, spa experiences, jewellery, and personalised gifts consistently top the lists. Experiences tend to be remembered longer than things — a cooking class, a picnic, a day trip, or simply spending time together.