Mother's Day in Samoa is one of the country's most cherished celebrations, honoring mothers through church services, family feasts, and cultural traditions that highlight their central role in Samoan society.

When is Mother's Day?

In Samoa, Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May each year, and the following Monday is also declared a national public holiday.

The following is the list of Mother's Day Holiday (Monday) from 2020 to 2049.

The History of Mother's Day?

The modern idea of Mother's Day began in the early 20th century, popularized in the United States by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and later adopted internationally. Christian churches, especially in the Pacific, were early promoters of the celebration, tying it to religious services and family values.

Samoa, with its strong Christian foundation and emphasis on family and respect for parents, embraced Mother's Day early in the 20th century through church influence.

By the mid-1900s, it had become a well-established observance in Samoan communities, marked with special church services, family gatherings and feasting.

Recognizing the importance of mothers in both family life and Samoan society, the Government of Samoa declared Mother's Day a public holiday, making it unique among Pacific nations.

Mother's Day is one of Samoa's most beloved holidays, blending Christian devotion, Samoan cultural traditions and modern gifting customs. It symbolizes the central role of women and mothers in Samoan social life, and the extra public holiday highlights how deeply valued motherhood is in the nation.