Is Mother’s Day this weekend? Gifts that will arrive in time
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- Mother’s Day 2026 falls on Sunday, May 10, and affordable gift options are available.
- Gift ideas range from self-care and beauty products to fashion accessories.
- For guaranteed delivery, personalized gifts should be ordered now and other online gifts by May 5.
Mother’s Day in the United States is a week away, which means you still have time to find a great gift for your mom, spouse or even grandmother.
Mother’s Day, which is celebrated on different dates around the world, always falls on the second Sunday of May in the U.S.
The holiday’s origins can be traced to ancient Greeks and Romans who held festivals to honor the mother goddess Rhea and Cybele, according to History.com.
Many may be wondering what to get their mother for her special day? A few ideas:
When is Mother’s Day 2026 in the U.S.?
Mother’s Day always falls on the second Sunday of May. This year, the holiday is celebrated on May 10, 2026.
Check out all of these top Mother’s Day 2026 picks and more below.
Mother’s Day 2026 top gift recommendations under $100
When should you order Mother’s Day gifts by?
For guaranteed Mother’s Day delivery, you should order personalized and made-to-order gifts right now into early May. You should also order online gifts, flowers or gift baskets by Tuesday, May 5.
Mother’s Day 2026 shipping dates, deadlines
- USPS: USPS recommends shipping via Priority Mail by Wednesday, May 6. First-Class Mail should be sent by Friday, May 1.
- FedEx: The last day to ship your Mother’s Day gift is Saturday, May 9, if you use priority overnight shipping option. For regular home delivery, FedEx recommends shipping now through Friday, May 1.
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How many people give cards for Mother’s Day?
The card company Hallmark says millions of people celebrate Mother’s Day:
- Mother’s Day is the third-largest card-sending holiday in the United States, with 113 million cards exchanged annually.
- Almost 85% of adult men and women celebrate Mother’s Day.
- Mother’s Day is the largest card-sending holiday for the Hispanic community. Depending on the country, Mother’s Day is celebrated on many different days throughout the year.
- Mother’s Day is the second most popular holiday for gift-giving, following Christmas.
- Hallmark began creating and producing Mother’s Day cards in the early 1920s.
- The observance became official in 1914 when President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation naming the second Sunday of May as a day for “public expression of our love and reverence for the mothers of our country.”
