Mother's Day in Germany falls on the second Sunday in May. It is not a public holiday, but it is a strong date for family visits, flowers, gifts, restaurants and outings.
Mother's Day 2026 in Germany is on . Not a public holiday. Mother's Day always falls on Sunday and does not change the legal holiday calendar.
Multiple households, care visits and restaurant times should be coordinated early.
Sunday itself is not a normal shopping day, so flowers and gifts should be planned beforehand.
Restaurants, excursion destinations and short-distance travel can be busier.
The date often sits near Labour Day, Ascension Day or Pentecost.
Mother's Day is a family observance on the second Sunday in May. Normal Sunday rules apply; providers publish their own opening and reservation times.
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