Mother's Day - Date, 2013 In Different Countries

Mother's Day History Origin of Mother's Day goes back to the era of ancient Greek and Romans. But the roots of Mother's Day history can also be traced in UK where a Mothering Sunday was celebrated much before the festival saw the light of the day in US. However, the celebration of the festival as it is seen today is a recent phenomenon and not even a hundred years old. Thanks to the hard work of the pioneering women of their times, Julia Ward Howe and Anna Jarvis that the day came into existence. Today the festival of Mother’s day is celebrated across 46 countries (though on different dates) and is a hugely popular affair. Millions of people across the globe take the day as an opportunity to honor their mothers, thank them for their efforts in giving them life, raising them and being their constant support and well-wisher. Checkout the different dates for Mother's Day, 2013. Different County - Different Dates Mother's Day 2013 Country Day Date India Second Sunday in the month of May 12-May-2013 United States Second Sunday in the month of May 12-May-2013 Australia Second Sunday in the month of May 12-May-2013 Belgium Second Sunday in the month of May 12-May-2013 Brazil Second Sunday in the month of May 12-May-2013 Canada Second Sunday in the month of May 12-May-2013 Denmark Second Sunday in the month of May 12-May-2013 Finland Second Sunday in the month of May 12-May-2013 Germany Second Sunday in the month of May 12-May-2013 Greece Second Sunday in the month of May 12-May-2013 Italy Second Sunday in the month of May 12-May-2013 Japan Second Sunday in the month of May 12-May-2013 New Zealand Second Sunday in the month of May 12-May-2013 Singapore Second Sunday in the month of May 12-May-2013 South Africa Second Sunday in the month of May 12-May-2013 Turkey Second Sunday in the month of May 12-May-2013 Sweden Last Sunday in the month of May 26-May-2013 Austria First Sunday in the month of May 5-May-2013 Hong Kong First Sunday in the month of May 5-May-2013 Netherlands Second Sunday in the month of May 12-May-2013 Taiwan First Sunday in the month of May 5-May-2013 Hungary First Sunday in the month of May 5-May-2013 Portugal First Sunday in the month of May 5-May-2013 Spain First Sunday in the month of May 5-May-2013 United Kingdom Fourth Sunday in the month of March 26-Mar-2013 Romania First Sunday in the month of May 5-May-2013