Card calendar

The British card calendar, 2026 and 2027.

Every date a card is expected in the United Kingdom — computed from the rule, so it is right every year — with what to write for each and a reminder a week before.

Next up

Christmas Day in the United Kingdom is Friday, 25 December 2026. Always 25 December.

British card occasions in 2026

  • Valentine's Day: Saturday, 14 February 2026. Always 14 February.
  • Mothering Sunday: Sunday, 15 March 2026. Three weeks before Easter Sunday — the fourth Sunday of Lent, so it moves between early March and early April.
  • Easter Sunday: Sunday, 5 April 2026. The first Sunday after the first full moon on or after 21 March — it moves every year.
  • Father's Day: Sunday, 21 June 2026. The third Sunday of June.
  • Christmas Day: Friday, 25 December 2026. Always 25 December.
  • Boxing Day: Saturday, 26 December 2026. 26 December.
  • New Year's Day: Friday, 1 January 2027. Always 1 January — cards usually go out the week before.

British card occasions in 2027

  • Valentine's Day: Sunday, 14 February 2027. Always 14 February.
  • Mothering Sunday: Sunday, 7 March 2027. Three weeks before Easter Sunday — the fourth Sunday of Lent, so it moves between early March and early April.
  • Easter Sunday: Sunday, 28 March 2027. The first Sunday after the first full moon on or after 21 March — it moves every year.
  • Father's Day: Sunday, 20 June 2027. The third Sunday of June.
  • Christmas Day: Saturday, 25 December 2027. Always 25 December.
  • Boxing Day: Sunday, 26 December 2027. 26 December.
  • New Year's Day: Saturday, 1 January 2028. Always 1 January — cards usually go out the week before.

What to write, for each

Our guides, by occasion — with messages you can send as a card in a minute.

Valentine's Day messagesMothering Sunday messagesFather's Day messagesChristmas Day messagesNew Year's Day messages

Questions people ask

Why is Mother's Day a different date in the United Kingdom?

Three weeks before Easter Sunday — the fourth Sunday of Lent, so it moves between early March and early April.

How early should a card go out?

Posted cards: a week before. Mojo Greet cards arrive the moment you send them, so the morning of the day is fine — and a scheduled card can be set up weeks ahead and sent on the date.

Can I get reminded?

Yes. Add the people and dates once on your reminders page and we email you a week before each one, every year, with the card ready to go.

Never miss one of these again.

Add your people once — one email a week before each date, every year, with the card ready.