Mother's Day
How the world celebratesThe United States, Taiwan, Japan, and Brazil generally observe Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May, while Indonesia marks it on December 22. Compare gifts, meals, care, and family expectations.
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- What is this topic?
- The United States, Taiwan, Japan, and Brazil generally observe Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May, while Indonesia marks it on December 22. Compare gifts, meals, care, and family expectations.
- When is it?
- Indonesia · December 22, 2026；United States · May 9, 2027；Taiwan · May 9, 2027；Japan · May 9, 2027；Brazil · May 9, 2027
- How do places mark it?
- Indonesia、United States、Taiwan、Japan、Brazil
- What differs by place?
- Indonesia：Indonesia’s December 22 Hari Ibu also connects motherhood with women’s public contribution, rather than focusing only on gifts. United States：In the United States, flowers, cards, brunch, and family gatherings are common, while some people use the day to recognize care work. Taiwan：Taiwanese families may express thanks through meals, cakes, flowers, or practical gifts; schools sometimes invite children to make cards. Japan：Japan’s Haha no Hi often features carnations, sweets, food, or household gifts, but time spent together can matter more than a purchase. Brazil：Brazil’s Mother’s Day commonly brings a family lunch, flowers, and gifts, with schools and shops creating themed activities.
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How the world celebrates
- December 22, 2026Local date
IndonesiaHari Ibu
Indonesia’s December 22 Hari Ibu also connects motherhood with women’s public contribution, rather than focusing only on gifts.
- May 9, 2027Local date5 月第二個星期日
United StatesMother's Day
In the United States, flowers, cards, brunch, and family gatherings are common, while some people use the day to recognize care work.
- May 9, 2027Local date5 月第二個星期日
Taiwan母親節
Taiwanese families may express thanks through meals, cakes, flowers, or practical gifts; schools sometimes invite children to make cards.
- May 9, 2027Local date5 月第二個星期日
Japan母の日
Japan’s Haha no Hi often features carnations, sweets, food, or household gifts, but time spent together can matter more than a purchase.
- May 9, 2027Local date5 月第二個星期日
BrazilDia das Mães
Brazil’s Mother’s Day commonly brings a family lunch, flowers, and gifts, with schools and shops creating themed activities.
Sources and dates
Dates follow local time zones, calendars, and official notices. Check the source when a date is estimated or locally variable.
- https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/2027
- https://www.japan.travel/en/see-and-do/festivals-and-events/
- https://www.britannica.com/topic/Mothers-Day
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