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Mother’s Day is a day for many people to show their appreciation towards mothers and mother figures worldwide. It is an annual event but is held at different dates in the calendar, depending on the country.
Is Mother's Day a Public Holiday?
Mother's Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Flowers and other gifts are given to mothers on Mother's Day.
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About Mother's Day
Read more about Mother's Day.Mother's Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 星期四 | 10月15日 (四) | Mother's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | 星期五 | 10月15日 (五) | Mother's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | 星期六 | 10月15日 (六) | Mother's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | 星期一 | 10月17日 (一) | Day off for Mother's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | 星期日 | 10月15日 (日) | Mother's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | 星期一 | 10月16日 (一) | Day off for Mother's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | 星期二 | 10月15日 (二) | Mother's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | 星期三 | 10月15日 (三) | Mother's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | 星期四 | 10月15日 (四) | Mother's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | 星期五 | 10月15日 (五) | Mother's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | 星期日 | 10月15日 (日) | Mother's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | 星期一 | 10月16日 (一) | Day off for Mother's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | 星期一 | 10月15日 (一) | Mother's Day | Public Holiday |
| 2030 | 星期二 | 10月15日 (二) | Mother's Day | Public Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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