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When is Mother's Day 1974?
Sunday, May 12, 1974
Sunday · US week 20 · ISO week 1974-W19
This date has passed for 1974
May 1974 holidays →Next 10 Mother's Day dates
Day of the week and countdown for each year — computed from the holiday rule in our database.
| Year | Date | Day | Days to go |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | May 12, 1974 | Sunday | Passed |
| 1975 | May 11, 1975 | Sunday | Passed |
| 1976 | May 9, 1976 | Sunday | Passed |
| 1977 | May 8, 1977 | Sunday | Passed |
| 1978 | May 14, 1978 | Sunday | Passed |
| 1979 | May 13, 1979 | Sunday | Passed |
| 1980 | May 11, 1980 | Sunday | Passed |
| 1981 | May 10, 1981 | Sunday | Passed |
| 1982 | May 9, 1982 | Sunday | Passed |
| 1983 | May 8, 1983 | Sunday | Passed |
What is Mother's Day?
Mother's Day is a widely observed date but not a federal holiday. Mother's Day is the second Sunday in May—not a federal holiday.
Americans use this date for planning time off, travel, school events, and retail promotions. Mark it on your 1974 calendar early so team schedules and family plans stay aligned with public closures and local observances.
When is Mother's Day?
Mother's Day is the second Sunday in May—not a federal holiday. The countdown and next-ten-years table above lists exact weekdays for 1974 and future years, including how many days remain until the next occurrence.
Floating holidays shift on the calendar; fixed dates like July 4 or December 25 stay on the same month and day every year. If the date falls on a weekend, federal observance may move to an adjacent weekday—confirm with your employer for time-off policies.
History and background
Anna Jarvis campaigned for a mothers' honor day in the early twentieth century. President Wilson proclaimed the second Sunday in May, and Congress later recognized the observance.
Understanding the history helps explain why schools, media, and local governments schedule related events around the same season each year.
How people observe Mother's Day
Families give cards, flowers, calls, and meals to mothers and mother figures. Restaurants and florists see one of their busiest Sundays of the year.
Neighborhoods and workplaces vary: some close entirely on federal holidays, while cultural observances may continue with normal business hours. Check local listings for parades, sales, or volunteer opportunities tied to this date.
Calendar planning tip
Book brunch early for the second Sunday in May 1974. Add the date to shared family calendars to avoid scheduling conflicts.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Mother's Day in 1974?
Mother's Day is the second Sunday in May. See the countdown table above for the exact date in 1974.
Is Mother's Day a federal holiday?
No. It is a widely observed cultural day without federal closures.
Is Mother's Day the same worldwide?
Many countries use different dates. The US and several others observe the second Sunday in May.