Mother's Day 2023 is just around the corner but you'd be forgiven for not knowing exactly when the occasion occurs. This is because the date for Mothering Sunday in the UK changes every year.
What's more, different countries around the world also celebrate it at different times. For example, Mother's Day in the UK shouldn't be confused with the date in America, which always falls in May.
In the UK, Mother's Day moves in accordance with Easter, which is determined by the lunar calendar. It means that the date always falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent, which is exactly three weeks before Easter.
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In 2022, Mothering Sunday fell at the very end of March, however, this year it is slightly earlier. So when is Mother's Day 2023? Here's everything you need to know in order to celebrate the strong, caring and inpirational materal figures in your life.
When is Mother's Day UK in 2023?
This year Mother's Day falls on Sunday, March 19 in the UK. Next year the date will change again and all the mums/mams and maternal figures will be celebrated on Sunday, March 10, 2024.
With the date firmly in your diary, there are plenty of ways to mark the occasion this year. For flower bouquet delivery dates ahead of Mother's Day, head here, or to check out all the perfect places to treat her to an afternoon tea, click here.
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