Mother's Day 2027 budget
UK Mother's Day (Mothering Sunday) 2027 is Sunday 7 March, three weeks before Easter Sunday (28 March). That's earlier than many people expect, and only a few weeks after Valentine's Day. The US date (9 May 2027) is different.
| Per person | £ |
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| Card | |
| Flowers or a plant | |
| Gift | |
| Postage (if you're not seeing them) |
Cheaper ideas that still feel special
- Buy flowers a few days early, or choose a potted plant that lasts. Flower prices often rise on the weekend itself.
- Book lunch early or cook at home. Sunday set menus fill up and cost more on Mothering Sunday.
- Share the cost with siblings for one better gift instead of several small ones.
- Give time: a day out together, a framed photo, or doing the jobs she never gets round to.
- Order cards and gifts by midweek if they need posting, because Saturday deliveries can be tight.
Planning the next few months? See the Valentine's budget, or print the free February 2027 Money Planner.
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When is Mother's Day 2027 in the UK?
Sunday 7 March 2027. UK Mothering Sunday is the fourth Sunday of Lent, three weeks before Easter Sunday (28 March 2027).
Is UK Mother's Day the same date as the US?
No. US Mother's Day is the second Sunday in May (9 May 2027).
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