Life in the UK test practice question · Society and culture
When is Mothering Sunday in the UK?
Answer options
- On the second Sunday in May
- On the Sunday after Christmas
- Three weeks before Easter SundayCorrect
- On 1 March every year
Answer: Three weeks before Easter Sunday
Mothering Sunday is the fourth Sunday of Lent, so the date moves each year. In 2026 it was 15 March. Children often give their mother a card or flowers.
Checked 8 November 2026