National Mama Day: Celebrating the Heart of the Family

National Mama Day is a special occasion dedicated to honoring and appreciating mothers and mother figures. It’s a day to express gratitude for their love, sacrifices, and unwavering support.

Quick Facts

• When is it?: Second Sunday in May
• Tagged as: Family, Love, Appreciation
• What’s the hashtag?: #NationalMamaDay
• When was it founded?: 1908
• Who founded it?: Anna Jarvis

History of National Mama Day

The origins of National Mama Day, more commonly known as Mother’s Day in the United States, can be traced back to Anna Jarvis. After her mother’s death in 1905, Jarvis campaigned to establish a national holiday to honor mothers. Her efforts led to the first official Mother’s Day celebration in 1908, and by 1914, it was declared a national holiday by President Woodrow Wilson.

Timeline

• 1905: Anna Jarvis’s mother passes away
• 1908: First Mother’s Day celebration held in West Virginia
• 1910: West Virginia declares Mother’s Day an official state holiday
• 1914: President Woodrow Wilson signs Mother’s Day into law as a national holiday

Dates by Next Year

Year	Month	Date	Day
2025	May	11	Sunday
2026	May	10	Sunday
2027	May	9	Sunday
2028	May	14	Sunday
2029	May	13	Sunday
2030	May	12	Sunday

Observed

National Mama Day is celebrated in over 100 countries worldwide, although the specific date may vary. In the United States, it’s observed on the second Sunday of May. Families often come together for special meals, give gifts, and express their love and appreciation for their mothers and mother figures.

Fun Facts About National Mama Day

1. More phone calls are made on Mother’s Day than any other day of the year.
2. Carnations are the traditional flower associated with Mother’s Day.
3. Mother’s Day is the third-largest card-sending holiday in the United States.
4. Americans spend over $3 billion on flowers and plants for Mother’s Day.
5. The longest recorded pregnancy lasted 375 days.

Quiz

1. Who founded Mother’s Day in the United States?
2. In which year did Mother’s Day become an official national holiday in the US?
3. What flower is traditionally associated with Mother’s Day?

-(Answers: 1. Anna Jarvis, 2. 1914, 3. Carnation)

FAQs

Q: Is Mother’s Day always on the same date?
A: No, it’s celebrated on the second Sunday of May in the United States.

Q: Do all countries celebrate Mother’s Day on the same day?
A: No, while many countries celebrate it on the second Sunday of May, some have different dates.

Q: What are common ways to celebrate Mother’s Day?
A: Common celebrations include giving cards and gifts, having family meals, and spending quality time together.

Related

• International Women’s Day
• Father’s Day
• Grandparents Day
• Family Day
• National Siblings Day