Although in the United States Mother's Day falls on second Sunday of MayIn countries like Mexico, Argentina, and Bolivia, the date to celebrate "mothers" is not the same. Therefore, and so you don't miss the date, we've prepared a table with the updated dates so you know when Mother's Day falls in 2025 in the Americas and so you can celebrate Mom on the right day, wherever you are.
Why does the date change depending on the country?
The dates for celebrating Mother's Day vary depending on each country's culture, history, religion, or even whether it coincides with national holidays.
For example, in Paraguay, mothers are celebrated along with their independence day, while in Panama the date is linked to religion, and they celebrate it on “Immaculate Conception Day.”
Countries such as the United States, Brazil, and Colombia follow the fixed-date model, celebrating mothers on the second Sunday of May every year. Others, such as Mexico, El Salvador and Guatemala, they celebrate it on the same day every year.
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Mother's Day Dates 2025
The list of some of the countries that make up the American continent shows the date on which Mother's Day falls this year. Fixed date means that it is celebrated on the same day every year.
In 2025, it is noteworthy that Uruguay, which always celebrates on the second Sunday of May, has decided to move the celebration to Sunday, May 18, due to an electoral issue.
| Country | Mother's Day Date 2025 | Take into account |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Saturday May 10 | Fixed date |
| United States | Sunday May 11 | Second Sunday of May |
| Guatemala | Saturday May 10 | Fixed date |
| El Salvador | Saturday May 10 | Fixed date |
| Honduras | Sunday May 11 | Second Sunday of May |
| Nicaragua | Friday May 30 | Fixed date |
| Costa Rica | Friday August 15 | Fixed date |
| Panama | Monday December 8 | It matches the Immaculate Conception's Day |
| Colombia | Sunday May 11 | Second Sunday of May |
| Venezuela | Sunday May 11 | Second Sunday of May |
| Peru | Sunday May 11 | Second Sunday of May |
| Chile | Sunday May 11 | Second Sunday of May |
| Argentina | Sunday October 19 | Third Sunday of October |
| Bolivia | Tuesday May 27 | Fixed date |
| Uruguay | Sunday, May 18* | Second Sunday in May (changed in 2025 due to elections) |
| Paraguay | Event: Thursday May 15st | It coincides with independence |
| Dominican Republic | Sunday May 25 | Last Sunday of May |
| Brazil | Sunday May 11 | Second Sunday of May |
| In Canada | Sunday May 11 | Second Sunday of May |
*In 2025, the date was moved from the second Sunday in May to the third, due to an election issue.
Latina Mothers in the United States: Two Celebrations
In some Latino and Hispanic homes in the United States, such as in North Carolina, Mother's Day is celebrated twice: on May 10 to honor the traditions of the country of origin, as is the case in Mexico, and on the second Sunday of May, as is the custom in the U.S. It is worth mentioning that "Mothers Day" is not one of the national holidays of the North American country which are non-working days.
This double Mother's Day celebration demonstrates how Latino and Hispanic families combine their cultural roots with their current lives in the United States.
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Celebrate – and recognize – mom no matter the date
No matter when Mother's Day falls or what day it falls on, the love and recognition of our mothers is a celebration that transcends calendars, dates, cultures, and borders. We can celebrate their lives every day.
Share this information with your family and friends in other countries, and remember that every gesture you give to Mom counts and is important for strengthening your bond.
Happy Mother's Day, today and always!
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