Which country celebrates Mother's Day on 25 March?

Slovenia celebrates Mother’s Day on 25 March. The date is associated with the Feast of the Annunciation, which falls on 25 March in the Christian calendar, although Slovenia’s observance is a modern cultural celebration rather than simply a church feast.

Slovenian Mother’s Day is known as materinski dan. It became established in the country during the 20th century and is commonly marked with cards, flowers, school performances and family gatherings. Children often prepare handmade gifts or poems for their mothers.

A common mix-up is assuming that Mother’s Day has one worldwide date. The United States and many other countries use the second Sunday in May, while the United Kingdom observes Mothering Sunday on the fourth Sunday of Lent. Several countries in Europe use dates in March, but they do not all coincide.

Slovenia also observes International Women’s Day on 8 March, so the two occasions are sometimes confused. Mother’s Day specifically emphasizes mothers and motherhood, whereas International Women’s Day has a broader focus on women’s rights and equality.