Mother's Day 2009, 2010 and onwards

Mother’s Day Australia : Second Sunday in May

Like in many countries in the world, Mother’s Day in Australia is celebrated on the second Sunday of May. Mother’s Day is not a public holiday.

People in Australia have family reunions to honour their mums and celebrate motherhood. Gift giving has become part of the Mother’s Day celebrations. A truly Australian Mother’s Day gift is the chrysanthemum. This flower is naturally in season in May and its name ends in “mum”, which makes it the perfect gift. Men also wear chrysanthemums as a “boutonnière”, a decorative flower in the lapel of a jacket or coat, as another way to show respect and appreciation for mothers. See also Father’s Day.