New data from the online card retailer, Moonpig, has revealed that Mother’s Day generates 85% more card orders than Valentine’s Day, reflecting the huge popularity of the occasion. How often are cards sent to UK mums throughout the year? When are cards sent ahead of Mother's Day? Moonpig’s data shows that one in four cards is purchased in the final 48 hours before Mother’s Day. Recommended reading:And for those who forget entirely, March sees 11 times more ‘sorry’ cards sent to mums than any other month.

Source: The Times March 13, 2026 23:30 UTC