Event

Mother's Day 2026

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.

Answer

When is it?

Mother's Day 2026 is on . Not a public holiday. Mother's Day always falls on Sunday and does not change the legal holiday calendar. The applicable federal state decides holiday and school consequences; the rule supplies the date.

Status
Past

Mother's Day is already over for this year.

Exact dates

Mother's Day 2026

All events
Mother's Day Family day

Second Sunday in May; not a public holiday.

Planning impact

Mother's Day is a family observance on the second Sunday in May.

Plan Mother's Day as a high-demand Sunday: restaurants, flowers, small gifts, visiting times and outing destinations can book up earlier than on normal weekends. Compare the affected federal state before booking leave or childcare.

Family

Coordinate visits

Multiple households, care visits and restaurant times should be coordinated early.

Retail

Handle gifts earlier

Sunday itself is not a normal shopping day, so flowers and gifts should be planned beforehand.

Travel

Expect local peaks

Restaurants, excursion destinations and short-distance travel can be busier.

Calendar

Consider May holidays

The date often sits near Labour Day, Ascension Day or Pentecost.

Related planning

Open the right calendar view

Not a public holiday. Mother's Day always falls on Sunday and does not change the legal holiday calendar. Compare the affected federal state before booking leave or childcare.

FAQ

Common questions about mother's day

Short answers about date, status and planning impact.

When is Mother's Day in Germany?

Mother's Day in Germany is on the second Sunday in May.

Is Mother's Day a public holiday?

No. Mother's Day is an observance, not a public holiday.

Why plan Mother's Day anyway?

Because restaurants, florists, excursion destinations and family calendars can be much busier around that Sunday.

Data basis

Recurring date rule, legal status separated

Mother's Day is a family observance on the second Sunday in May. The applicable federal state decides holiday and school consequences; the rule supplies the date.

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