Welcome to Mothers Day Central

In the U.S. and many other countries around the world, Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May. In 2008, that will be Sunday, May 11.

Mother’s Day Dates Around the World
Customs and History of Mother’s Day

Plan a Great Mother's Day

To help you plan a perfect day for mom, we offer a useful tool for planning all of your activites. Check out our:

Mother’s Day Planning Checklist

Activities and Tips to Delight Mom

Explore our fun ideas for going out, or staying in, on Mother’s Day. We've also got tips on simple gestures that dads and kids can make to delight mom. There is a nearly endless stream of ideas that can help you help mom feel appreciated this year. It doesn't take extravagance to show how much you care.

Unique and Classic Gift Ideas for Moms

Sure, mom appreciates cards and flowers. But we also know that loving husbands and children everywhere will be looking for that extra special gift to surprise mom. Not to worry, we've got you covered!

We've compiled a great collection of special gifts at all budget levels, and can also point you to tons of great homemade gift ideas. MothersDayCentral.com wants to make sure that we're doing everything we can to make your Mother's Day the best ever!

Celebrating Mothers All Year Long

Yes, we admit it: We love Mother’s Day. But motherhood is a 365 day a year job. We should let mom know on a regular basis how much we appreciate her efforts. It's never the wrong time to wash the dishes, make dinner, or give mom a poem. The next time you want to surprise mom with a small gesture of any kind, remember that many of the ideas offered in this site can help family members find simple ways to show their appreciation for mom, not just on Mother's Day, but throughout the year.