When is Mother's Day in 2026?
Mother's Day, celebrated in many countries on the second Sunday of May, falls on Sunday, 10 May 2026. Some countries use other dates — Indonesia, for example, marks its Mother's Day on 22 December.
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International Days 2026
The 2026 international days calendar: 66 non-holiday observances — from Valentine's Day (14 February), International Women's Day (8 March), and Earth Day (22 April) to United Nations Day (24 October). Movable dates such as Mother's Day (second Sunday of May) and Father's Day (third Sunday of June) are computed automatically for 2026.
Upcoming Observances
January 2026
| Date | Day | Observance | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 January | Saturday | International Day of Education | International |
| 25 January | Sunday | National Nutrition Day | Indonesia |
February 2026
| Date | Day | Observance | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 February | Wednesday | World Cancer Day | International |
| 9 February | Monday | National Press Day | Indonesia |
| 14 February | Saturday | Valentine's Day | International |
| 20 February | Friday | World Day of Social Justice | International |
| 21 February | Saturday | International Mother Language Day | International |
March 2026
| Date | Day | Observance | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 March | Sunday | Zero Discrimination Day | International |
| 8 March | Sunday | International Women's Day | International |
| 20 March | Friday | International Day of Happiness | International |
| 21 March | Saturday | International Day of Forests | International |
| 22 March | Sunday | World Water Day | International |
| 23 March | Monday | World Meteorological Day | International |
| 28 March | Saturday | Earth Hour (last Saturday of March) | International |
April 2026
| Date | Day | Observance | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 April | Thursday | World Autism Awareness Day | International |
| 7 April | Tuesday | World Health Day | International |
| 21 April | Tuesday | Kartini Day | Indonesia |
| 22 April | Wednesday | Earth Day | International |
| 23 April | Thursday | World Book Day | International |
| 29 April | Wednesday | International Dance Day | International |
May 2026
| Date | Day | Observance | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Friday | International Workers' Day | International |
| 2 May | Saturday | National Education Day | Indonesia |
| 3 May | Sunday | World Press Freedom Day | International |
| 8 May | Friday | World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day | International |
| 10 May | Sunday | Mother's Day (second Sunday of May) | International |
| 15 May | Friday | International Day of Families | International |
| 17 May | Sunday | National Book Day | Indonesia |
| 20 May | Wednesday | National Awakening Day | Indonesia |
| 29 May | Friday | National Elderly Day | Indonesia |
| 31 May | Sunday | World No Tobacco Day | International |
June 2026
| Date | Day | Observance | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 June | Monday | International Children's Day | International |
| 3 June | Wednesday | World Bicycle Day | International |
| 5 June | Friday | World Environment Day | International |
| 8 June | Monday | World Oceans Day | International |
| 14 June | Sunday | World Blood Donor Day | International |
| 21 June | Sunday | Father's Day (third Sunday of June) | International |
| 21 June | Sunday | World Music Day | International |
| 26 June | Friday | International Day Against Drug Abuse | International |
July 2026
| Date | Day | Observance | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 July | Thursday | National Children's Day | Indonesia |
| 30 July | Thursday | International Day of Friendship | International |
August 2026
| Date | Day | Observance | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 August | Wednesday | International Youth Day | International |
| 19 August | Wednesday | World Humanitarian Day | International |
September 2026
| Date | Day | Observance | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 September | Tuesday | International Literacy Day | International |
| 9 September | Wednesday | National Sports Day | Indonesia |
| 21 September | Monday | International Day of Peace | International |
| 27 September | Sunday | World Tourism Day | International |
October 2026
| Date | Day | Observance | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October | Thursday | International Coffee Day | International |
| 1 October | Thursday | Pancasila Sanctity Day | Indonesia |
| 2 October | Friday | National Batik Day | Indonesia |
| 4 October | Sunday | World Animal Day | International |
| 5 October | Monday | World Teachers' Day | International |
| 10 October | Saturday | World Mental Health Day | International |
| 16 October | Friday | World Food Day | International |
| 24 October | Saturday | United Nations Day | International |
| 28 October | Wednesday | Youth Pledge Day | Indonesia |
November 2026
| Date | Day | Observance | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 November | Tuesday | Heroes' Day | Indonesia |
| 12 November | Thursday | National Fathers' Day | Indonesia |
| 14 November | Saturday | World Diabetes Day | International |
| 16 November | Monday | International Day for Tolerance | International |
| 20 November | Friday | World Children's Day | International |
| 25 November | Wednesday | National Teachers' Day | Indonesia |
December 2026
| Date | Day | Observance | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 December | Tuesday | World AIDS Day | International |
| 3 December | Thursday | International Day of Persons with Disabilities | International |
| 9 December | Wednesday | International Anti-Corruption Day | International |
| 10 December | Thursday | Human Rights Day | International |
| 22 December | Tuesday | Mother's Day (Indonesia) | Indonesia |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Father's Day in 2026?
Father's Day, celebrated in many countries on the third Sunday of June, falls on Sunday, 21 June 2026. Indonesia additionally marks a National Fathers' Day on 12 November.
When is Valentine's Day?
Valentine's Day is celebrated on 14 February every year in many countries around the world.
When is International Women's Day in 2026?
International Women's Day is observed every 8 March — in 2026 it falls on Sunday, 8 March 2026.
Are these observances public holidays?
Mostly not. Days like Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Valentine's Day are commemorations, not days off. Some overlap with public holidays in specific countries — International Workers' Day (1 May), for instance, is a public holiday in many of them. Check each country's holiday calendar on this site for the official days off.
The days on this page are observances, not days off — except where a country has declared one a public holiday, such as International Workers' Day (1 May) in many countries. For official days off, browse the country holiday calendars.