Mothering Sunday in the UK is the equivalent of Mother’s Day in many other countries.
 
Mothering Sunday has been celebrated in the UK on the fourth Sunday in Lent since at least the 16th century. It has been a day for giving thanks for all the things our mothers do for us and is always the fourth Sunday of Lent.

In the UK we celebrate Mother’s Day on the fourth Sunday in Lent; it is celebrated on many different days around the world. Most countries use the US date of the second Sunday in May while others choose 8 March which is International Women’s Day.

In recent years Mothering Sunday has in Great Britain taken on the name and character of the US Mothers' Day.  The original meaning of Mothering Sunday in England has been largely lost. Mothers Day in America is in May and does not change months from year to year like Mothering Sunday does in England.