Mother's Day in Germany celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Traditionally, it takes place on the second Sunday in May.

Digital Mother's Day greetings via WhatsApp are becoming increasingly popular. People in Germany are expected to spend almost a billion euros on gifts this year, according to forecasts by the German Retail Association (HDE) The idea for a day in honor of the mother originated in the United States and was first celebrated in Germany on May 13, 1923. It is not to be confused with World Women's Day, which is celebrated on 8 March.