Frequently asked questions

In Australia, Mother’s Day 2027 is celebrated on Sunday 9 May. Australians observe Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May every year. Because the date varies globally, keep these international dates in mind if you're sending love overseas.

2027 international Mother’s Day dates

• USA, Canada & New Zealand: Sunday, 9 May 2027 (same as Australia)
• United Kingdom & Ireland: Sunday, 7 March 2027 (Mothering Sunday)
• France: Sunday, 30 May 2027

The best Mother’s Day gifts are the ones that show you know her best. Whether she loves a quiet morning or time with the family, here are some convenient, affordable and thoughtful Mother's Day gift ideas:

Flowers: Pick up a bouquet of flowers from your local Woolworths store to brighten her day. Find a store.

Breakfast in bed: Give her the gift of a sleep in and make her fluffy pancakes or deliver her favourite baked goods and pastries to her in bed.

Beauty and self-care products: Create a budget-friendly pamper pack with scented candles, hydrating face masks and all her beauty favourites.

The gift of choice: If you’re short on time or she’s hard to buy for, Woolworths Gift Cards lets her treat herself to whatever she needs.

A handmade card is a keepsake she’ll treasure forever. Making a Mother’s Day card with kids is easy and budget-friendly using everyday craft and stationery supplies.

3 kid-friendly card ideas:

• Handprint heart card: Have children dip their palms in washable paint and press them onto a folded piece of cardstock to create a heart shape. It’s a perfect memento that she'll love.

• Pasta flowers card: Glue dried bow-tie or penne pasta to a card and paint them to look like a blooming garden. It’s a fun, tactile activity for little ones.

• Colourful tape "cake" card: Use decorative tape to create a three-tier cake design on the front. It’s mess-free and great for developing fine motor skills.

Short on time? You can find a range of cards and gift wrap in-store or online that are ready to go.