When Is Mother's Day In 2024 In India? Why It's Celebrated On Different Dates In Different Countries
The relationship between a mother and her children is the sweetest and purest form of love. Mother's Day is marked every year to celebrate this bond and highlight the contribution of all mothers around the world. This year, Mother's Day will be celebrated on May 12 in India.
Why Mother's Day Is Celebrated on May 12?
Mother's Day is observed in more than 50 countries across the world but not on the same date. In India and the US, the day is marked on the second Sunday of May. Hence, Mother's Day falls on May 12 this year. People in the UK celebrate Mother's Day in the month of March. It falls three weeks before Easter or on the fourth Sunday of the Christian festival of Lent.
The origin of Mother's Day can be traced back to the early 1900s when the US dedicated a day to mothers. An American woman named Anna Jarvis wanted to honour her mother after she died in 1905 and decided to set aside a day for all mothers. Later, the woman formally celebrated the day for the first time in May 1908 in Grafton, West Virginia.
The day became popular after which Anna and her friends urged prominent personalities in the US to declare Mother's Day a national holiday. Within a few years, the day was celebrated in every state of the US.
In 1914, then US President Woodrow Wilson announced that the second Sunday of May be celebrated as Mother's Day. Gradually, the idea spread to other countries.
Why is Mother's Day celebrated on different dates in the US, UK, Australia and Mexico?
Different dates to celebrate MotherĄ¯s Day in the US, UK, Australia and Mexico are tied to some religious connotations and orders from the past governments of these countries.
MotherĄ¯s Day in the UK
In the UK, MotherĄ¯s Day is marked on the fourth Sunday of the Christian festival of Lent to pay gratitude to all the doting mothers across the world. Traditionally, it is a day when Christians were encouraged to visit their Ą°mother church.Ąą Nowadays, the day is recognized as a sign of family reunions, especially for the children who stay away from home to come and greet their mothers. However, now the style of celebration of MotherĄ¯s Day in the UK walks on the footprints of the USĄ¯ MotherĄ¯s Day style of celebration and bombarding mothers with hampers, flowers, and gifts has become a trend.
MotherĄ¯s Day in the US
USĄ¯ MotherĄ¯s Day is not associated with any religious background, instead, it came into existence in 1914 only after a campaign was launched by Anna Jarvis, an American woman whose mother died in May. Then President Wilson established the foundation of MotherĄ¯s Day in America after making the announcement that it will be held every year on the second Sunday of May and indicated it as a Ą°public expression of our love and reverence for the mothers of our country.Ąą However, the commercialisation of the holiday and fading of the sentiments related to it have caused worry for Jarvis and at a point, she wished to drop the idea of MotherĄ¯s Day. Australia and many other nations also observe the day on the same date as the US.
MexicoĄ¯s MotherĄ¯s Day
May 10 is the fixed date of MotherĄ¯s Day in Mexico. In 1922, Rafael Alducin, a newspaper editor, wrote an article on the benefits of MotherĄ¯s Day celebrations in one of the columns of Mexico CityĄ¯s newspaper El Excelsior. The article received support from the media and Catholic Church asked Mexicans to choose a date on their own and the final date came out to be 10 May.
International Mother's Day 2024: Different Dates In Different Countries
Celebrate Mother's Day around the World, by sending flowers from our special range of flowers for delivery on Mother's Day on the following dates:
- US - May 12
- India - May 12
- Australia - May 12
- Ireland - March 10
- France - May 26
- Spain - May 5
- Italy - May 12
- Portugal - May 5
- Middle East - March 21
- Hungary - May 5
- Germany - May 12
- Austria - May 12
- Switzerland - May 12
- Greece and Cyprus - May 12
Mother's Day 2024: FAQs
When is MotherĄ¯s Day in India?
Tuesday, May 12, 2024
When is Mother's Day in UK
March 19, 2024
When is Mother's Day in Australia and the USA?
Yes. Every year on the second Sunday of May.
A mother's love for her children is unconditional and pure. Mothers play different roles in the lives of their children and make numerous sacrifices to provide them with everything they need. Mother's Day serves as an opportunity to recognise the efforts that our mothers put in to make sure that we always excel.
Which day is International Mother's Day?
This year, in 2024, it will be celebrated on May 12, Sunday. International Mother's Day doesn't have any fixed date and is usually observed on the second Sunday of May each year, with no fixed date.
Why May 8 is Mother's Day?
On May 8, 1914, a Bill to formally recognise Mother's Day was signed by then US President Woodrow Wilson.
Is it Mother's Day in India today?
In India, Mother's Day is celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of May every year. This year, Mother's Day will be observed on 12 May 2024.
MotherĄ¯s Day 2023: Best wishes to send her
- Happy Mother's Day to the most wonderful mum in the world! You deserve all the love and appreciation today and every day.
- Wishing a very special Mother's Day to the woman who always puts her family first. Thank you for your endless love and sacrifices.
- To the strongest and most caring mum I know, may your Mother's Day be filled with joy, laughter, and relaxation. You deserve it!
- Happy Mother's Day to the woman who has been my guiding light and biggest supporter. I'm grateful for everything you do.
- Sending you warm wishes and a big thank you on this Mother's Day. Your love and nurturing have made me who I am today.
- May your Mother's Day be as beautiful and wonderful as you are, dear mum. You are cherished and loved beyond words.
- On this special day, I want to express my gratitude for your unwavering love and unwavering presence in my life. Happy Mother's Day!
- To the mum who juggles a million things and still manages to make it all look effortless, you are truly incredible. Happy Mother's Day!
- Wishing a happy and blessed Mother's Day to the mum who knows exactly what to say and do to make everything better. I love you!
- Thank you for being not just a mother but also a friend, a confidant, and a source of inspiration. Happy Mother's Day!??
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