When Is Mother's Day, in context

This Mother’s Day (Sunday, 10 May) families and loved ones have the chance to treat Mom to a memorable meal without the stress of the kitchen... When Is Mother's Day has emerged this Saturday as one of the stories drawing attention in South Africa.

Key facts

• This Mother’s Day (Sunday, 10 May) families and loved ones have the chance to treat Mom to a memorable meal without the stress of the kitchen...
• For those preferring a shorter trip, the WKND Special offers weekend rates from R749 per room across participating City Lodge Hotels properties when booking on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays.
• When: Sunday, 10 May 2026, from 11amCost: R650 per person | Kids under 12 eat freeBookings: [email protected].
• When: Sunday, 10 May 2026, from 10am to 2pmCost: R395 per person | Kids under 12 eat free | one complimentary mimosa per momBookings: [email protected].
• When: Sunday, 10 May 2026, from 12pmCost: R320 per personBookings: 031 580 7000 | [email protected].

What we know

Going deeper, For those preferring a shorter trip, the WKND Special offers weekend rates from R749 per room across participating City Lodge Hotels properties when booking on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays.

On the substance, when: Sunday, 10 May 2026, from 11amCost: R650 per person | Kids under 12 eat freeBookings: [email protected].

Beyond the headlines, when: Sunday, 10 May 2026, from 10am to 2pmCost: R395 per person | Kids under 12 eat free | one complimentary mimosa per momBookings: [email protected].

More precisely, when: Sunday, 10 May 2026, from 12pmCost: R320 per personBookings: 031 580 7000 | [email protected].

It is worth noting that the best Mother’s Day experiences in the Mother City.

By the numbers

At this stage, Mother’s Day was first campaigned for by Anna Jarvis in the United States in 1905, following the death of her mother, a peace activist during the American Civil War.

On a related note, it was created to honour her, but it was only in 1914 that it was officially designated a national holiday in the United States.

Going deeper, this year in South Africa, the celebration falls on Sunday, 10 May, yes, as in next weekend.

On the substance, Children under 16 eat breakfast free when dining with parents.

The wider context

On a related note, From lunches and high teas to spa treatments and fun experiences, there’s no excuse not to have your Mother’s Day plans booked well in advance.

Going deeper, City Lodge Hotels' current Family Bundle makes it easy and affordable to turn Mother's Day into a family getaway.

On the substance, For those seeking something indulgent, Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City is hosting an elegant Mom-osa & Oyster Bar on the morning of Mother's Day.

Beyond the headlines, Mother's Day Brunch Buffet at City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront.

More precisely, Cape Town families can enjoy a feel-good Mother's Day brunch at Atlantic Social restaurant at City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront.

The bottom line

• When: Sunday, 10 May 2026, from 11amCost: R650 per person | Kids under 12 eat freeBookings: [email protected].
• When: Sunday, 10 May 2026, from 10am to 2pmCost: R395 per person | Kids under 12 eat free | one complimentary mimosa per momBookings: [email protected].
• When: Sunday, 10 May 2026, from 12pmCost: R320 per personBookings: 031 580 7000 | [email protected].