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Mother's Day

(US, Canada, Philippines) A day in honor of one's mother on the second Sunday in May in the United States and Canada.

ˈmʌðɚz ˈdeɪDocumented since 1950s1950shistorical43 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(US, Canada, Philippines) A day in honor of one's mother on the second Sunday in May in the United States and Canada.

Origin: From Anna Jarvis's campaign in the early 20th century, which insisted on using a singular spelling in order to associate the day with observants' particular mothers. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

Other similar holidays honoring mothers or one's mother in various countries.

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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK

(UK, _, &, _, Ireland, informal) , the fourth Sunday of Lent, a moveable feast three weeks before Easter, used as a day in honor of mothers in some Commonwealth countries.

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