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International Mothers Day

Mother's Day is celebrated all around the world. It seems to be a universal thing that cultures put a day aside each year to celebrate the act of motherhood. To pay tribute both to the miracle of birth and to the special woman who performed that miracle: your mother. However not everywhere celebrates Mother's Day on the same 'Mothering Sunday' as the UK.

There are many different Mother's Day celebrations around the world, as the complicated table below makes clear! The most common alternative date is the second Sunday in May. This is the American date, and it came about like this...

For whatever reason, possibly a wish to disassociate themselves from British traditions, the pilgrim fathers who first travelled to America didn't seem to take Mothering Sunday with them. Centuries later, in 1908, Mrs Anna Jarvis set up Mother's Day as the Americans know it today, for the second Sunday in May. In 1914 she was successful, and since then this has been the date of Mother's Day in America - and beyond.

Celebrate Mother's Day around the World, by sending flowers from our special range of flowers for delivery on Mother's Day on the following dates: -

Date Countries
26 May 2023 Poland (Dzień Matki)
27 May 2023 Bolivia
28 May 2023 Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Dominican Republic, France, Madagascar, Haiti, Ivory Coast, Mauritius, Mali, Morocco, Niger, Senegal, Sweden, Tunisia
30 May 2023 Nicaragua
1 Jun 2023 Mongolia (Mother's & Children's Day)
11 Jun 2023 Luxembourg
14 Jun 2023 Afghanistan
3 Jul 2023 South Sudan
12 Aug 2023 Thailand (coincides with Queen's birthday)
15 Aug 2023 Antwerp (Belgium), Costa Rica
17 Sep 2023 Kazakhstan
14 Oct 2023 Belarus
15 Oct 2023 Malawi
16 Oct 2023 Argentina
20 Oct 2023 Vietman (Vietnamese Women's Day)
3 Nov 2023 Timor Leste
11 Nov 2023 North Korea
26 Nov 2023 Bhutan (Lhabab Duchen)
26 Nov 2023 Russia
8 Dec 2023 Panama
22 Dec 2023 Indonesia (Hari Ibu)
24 Dec 2023 Montenegro, Serbia
1 Jan 2024 Iran
9 Feb 2024 Israel (Family Day)
11 Feb 2024 Norway
3 Mar 2024 Georgia
8 Mar 2024 Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burundi, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Laos, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Tajikstan, Uzbekistan (coincides with International Women's Day)
10 Mar 2024 United Kingdom, Ireland, Nigeria, Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man (This is the 4th Sunday of Lent)
21 Mar 2024 Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Lebanon, Mauritania, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
25 Mar 2024 Bulgaria, Slovenia
7 Apr 2024 Armenia (Motherhood and Beauty Day)
19 Apr - 19 May 2024 Nepal (Mata Tirtha Aunsi)
5 May 2024 Angola, Cape Verde, Hungary, Lithuania, Portugal, Spain, Mozambique, Romania, São Tomé and Príncipe
8 May 2024 South Korea (Parent's Day)
10 May 2024 Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala
12 May 2024 Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bonaire, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Croatia, Cuba, Curaasao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, Germany, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Latvia, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Myanmar, Namibia, New Zealand, Netherlands, Pakistan, Papa New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Sint Maarten, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Suriname, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzinia, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Uganada, Ukraine, United States, Uruguay, Vietnam, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe
15 May 2023 Paraguay
19 May 2023 Kyrgyzstan

FAQs

Can I get flowers delivered on Mother's Day?

Yes you can! We can deliver on Sunday the 10th of March, which is perfect if you won't be able to see your Mum on Mother's Day but still want to send her a gift to express your love. All our flowers are carefully packed to ensure they arrive in great condition for your Mum to enjoy.

When should I order flowers for Mother's Day delivery?

The last day you can order flowers for delivery on Mother's Day is usually a few days before Mother's Day, but we can get busy (and some bouquets can sell out) so it's best to order your flowers early.  You can choose the delivery date when you pay.

Can I send flowers with a Mother's Day Message?

To include a message with your flowers simply add the flower bouquet to your basket. You will then be asked what Product Extras you would like to include (chocolates/vase), and then press continue. After this you will be given the option to include a Message Card. You can either choose a handwritten card or a free printed card to include with your flowers. Please make sure to write your name in the message so your Mum knows who it is from!

How long will the Mother's Day flowers last?

Mother's Day bouquets will last a minimum of 7 days, and in many cases a lot longer. When you order flowers from Clare Florist you’re covered by our 7 Day Freshness Guarantee.

Are flowers a good gift for Mother's Day?

Flowers make a wonderful Mother's Day gift, for your Mum and for your Mother in law.  A Mother's Day bouquet will fill your Mum's home with colours and scents, and are a heartfelt way to show your Mum how much you care.  Our Mother's Day flowers can be delivered around the UK and standard delivery is free.

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