99+ ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ messages, greetings, and quotes for 2025

As Mother’s Day approaches, we’re reminded of our good fortune – mothers who love, support, and guide us.

While words can never truly express the depth of our gratitude, they’re a great way to show the appreciation the heart feels.

With that in mind, we’ve prepared a wholesome collection of 99+ ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ messages, greetings, and quotes.

You can use these as-is or rewrite them entirely, crafting a beautiful message that will warm any mother’s heart and make her day a lot brighter.

Short Mother’s Day messages

Whether for a greeting card or a Facebook post, these short, sweet, and simple messages for mom prove that just a few words can be enough, perfectly expressing how much she means to you.

• Thank you for every hug, smile, and kind word. You’re the best, Mom! Happy Mother’s Day!
• I’m so lucky to have you as my mom. Wishing you a beautiful Mother’s Day!
• Happy Mother’s Day! You’re the best mom in the world!
• Thank you for everything, Mom. Happy Mother’s Day!
• Happy Mother’s Day to the most amazing mom in the entire Universe! I love you!
• You’re the most loving mom in the world. Wishing you a very happy Mother’s Day!
• Mom, you are always in my heart. Happy Mother’s Day!
• Thank you for always being there for me. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!
• Thank you for everything you’ve done for me! Wishing you a very special Mother’s Day!
• Have a very happy Mother’s Day, Mom! Thank you for always having faith in me.
• Wishing you a great Mother’s Day! You’re the best mom I could ever ask for.
• Happy Mother’s Day! Wishing you all the happiness you so richly deserve. Love you!
• Mom, may your day be filled with as much happiness as you brought to my childhood. I love you!
• Happy Mother’s Day to the most wonderful mother in the world! Love you!

The best ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ quotes for 2025

While finding the right words isn’t always easy, these heartfelt quotes are sure to help make any mom feel special.

• A mother’s arms are more comforting than anyone else’s. – Princess Diana
• All that I am, or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother. – Abraham Lincoln
• There is no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one. – Jill Churchill
• The only love that I really believe in is a mother’s love for her children. – Karl Lagerfeld
• To a child’s ear, “mother” is magic in any language. – Arlene Benedict
• A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend. – Amit Kalantri
• My mother was my role model before I even knew what that word was. – Lisa Leslie
• We are born of love; love is our mother. – Rumi
• Nothing is really lost until your mom can’t find it. – Unknown
• To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power. – Maya Angelou
• When you look into your mother’s eyes, you know that is the purest love you can find on this earth. – Mitch Albom
• To the world you are a mother, but to your family you are the world. – Unknown
• A mother is always the beginning. She is how things begin. – Amy Tan
• Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever. – Unknown
• There is no influence so powerful as that of the mother. – Sara Josepha Hale
• The mother’s heart is the child’s schoolroom. – Henry Ward Beecher
• A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path. – Agatha Christie
• Mother’s love is peace. It need not be acquired, it need not be deserved. – Erich Fromm
• Sometimes, the strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws. – Barbara Kingsolver
• I can imagine no heroism greater than motherhood. – Lance Conrad
• Raising a kid is part joy and part Guerilla warfare. – Ed Asner
• In the end, mothers are always right. No one else tells the truth. – Randy Susan Meyers
• Mothers possess a power beyond that of a king on his throne. – Mabel Hale

Mother’s Day text messages

At a loss for words? No worries, a short text will do. Show your love, appreciation, and gratitude by sending the warmest Mother’s Day greetings with a quick text message.

• Today, we celebrate you – the best mom in the world! Happy Mother’s Day!
• You. Are. The. Best. Mom. Ever. Thank you for everything, and happy Mother’s Day!
• Wishing you a day full of love, joy, and peace! You deserve it, Mom!
• Happy Mother’s Day to the world’s greatest mom!
• Thank you for always being there for me. Happy Mother’s Day!
• Happy Mother’s Day! Sending you lots of love and hugs!
• Home is wherever you are, Mom. Happy Mother’s Day!
• Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you for looking after me so well!
• Thank you for being an amazing mom! Happy Mother’s Day!
• Happy Mother’s Day! You’re the light of my life, and I’m so grateful to have you.
• Wishing you an amazing Mother’s Day! Love you, Mom!
• Happy Mother’s Day! You are the best mother a child could wish for!
• Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! There’s no one else like you!
• Happy Mother’s Day to a real-life superhero! I love you, Mom!

Funny ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ messages

While some enjoy quotes, others love jokes. If humor is your style, these funny messages for mom are sure to make her smile.

• Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you for being the chief cook, referee, taxi driver, and the best all-around mom in the Universe.
• Shocking to receive a text where I’m not asking for help. I know, but it’s true. I just wrote to thank you for everything and wish you a happy Mother’s Day.
• Who needs the weather app when I have you? Thank you for being the best at every little thing you do. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!
• Dear Mom, happy Mother’s Day from your favorite child! Don’t worry, I haven’t told the others.
• Thank you, Mom. Only a mother as perfect as you could raise a child as perfect as me. Happy Mother’s Day!
• I love you, Mom! You’re my favorite person in the whole world, even though I’ll never accept that friend request.
• Hi, Mom! Turns out you were right about absolutely everything. Thank you for always being there for me.
• Thank you for saying ‘sure’, when Dad said ‘no’. You’re the best!
• I know that I sometimes drive you crazy, but it’s only because I love you so much. Happy Mother’s Day!
• You deserve the world, Mom! But I hope this card will do. Wishing you a fabulous Mother’s Day!

‘Happy Mother’s Day’ Wishes and Messages for Family and Friends

While there are many ways to celebrate motherhood, there’s nothing like a kind word to warm a mom’s heart. Here are the most heartfelt wishes and beautiful messages for your family and friends.

‘Happy Mother’s Day’ messages for mother-in-law

• Thank you for being a rock of support throughout all life’s troubles. Thank you for everything! Happy Mother’s Day!
• Thank you for welcoming me into the family with open arms and a warm heart. We love you! Happy Mother’s Day!
• Happy Mother’s Day! You raised your daughter/son to be such a kind, compassionate, and loving person. Thank you for being the sweetest mother-in-law in the world!
• You made me feel like a part of the family right from the start – thank you! Happy Mother’s Day!
• Thank you for taking such good care of us! We are forever grateful for all of your help. We love you!
• I’m so happy to have you as a mother-in-law. Thank you for always being there for me with kind words of guidance. Happy Mother’s Day!
• You’re the best mother-in-law I could ever ask for. Thank you for your support, friendship, and wisdom. You truly are an inspiration to all of us.

‘Happy Mother’s Day’ messages for grandma

• Wishing you a joyful Mother’s Day! Thank you for being such a supportive mother to me and a fantastic grandmother to my children.
• Happy Mother’s Day! You’re the most outstanding woman I know. Your courage, strength, and kindness inspires everyone in our family.
• We all love you dearly, Grandma! Thank you for all the fun, laughter, and warmth you bring to our lives.
• You’ve always been such an important person to our family, Grandma! Happy Mother’s Day!
• Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you for never giving up on us, no matter what.
• Thank you for always having faith in me! I love you! Happy Mother’s Day, Grandma!
• Wishing you a wonderful Mother’s Day, Grandma! Thank you for being my anchor in this stormy sea of life.
• While we’re far apart, you’re always in my heart. Happy Mother’s Day, Grandma! We all love you dearly!
• Thank you, Grandma, for making my childhood – and adulthood – so very special. Happy Mother’s Day!

‘Happy Mother’s Day’ messages for a friend

• I’m so proud of the wonderful job you’re doing as a mom – you’re an amazing role model to me and everyone around you. Happy Mother’s Day!
• The way you love and care for your children is a truly beautiful sight. Wishing you all the hugs, kisses, and love you can handle!
• With a friend like you, motherhood is easy. I’ve learned so much from you. Thank you for being such a fantastic friend.
• Happy Mother’s Day! You’re such a sweet soul. I’m blessed to call you my friend. Sending all my love.
• Happy Mother’s Day to a great mom, a dear friend, and an all-around amazing person!
• I always knew you would make an amazing mother – sweet people like you always do. I hope you have a wonderful day!
• A friend like you is difficult to find, but certainly worth the search. Wishing you a day filled with love, smiles, and laughter.

From husband | ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ messages

• I couldn’t ask for a better life partner than you. Sharing the journey of parenthood with you is everything I’ve ever wanted.
• You’re the sweetest, kindest, and most loving mom in the world. Happy Mother’s Day!
• Thank you for always going above and beyond for our family – our children are so lucky to have you as a mom.
• There aren’t enough words to express how much I love you. Thank you for being a source of strength, happiness, and inspiration to our family.
• You’re the greatest mom I could ever ask for our children. We love you! Happy Mother’s Day!
• Wishing you a wonderful Mother’s Day! I’m truly grateful for all the love, support, and kindness you’ve shown me over the years.

From daughter | ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ messages

• Thank you, Mom, for teaching me how to be the best version of myself. I’m a strong woman because a strong woman raised me.
• Thank you for being such an incredible mother to me. Wishing you a wonderful day full of love, happiness, and joy!
• You’re my wonder woman, Mom! Thank you for making my childhood such a special one! Happy Mother’s Day!
• Sending you a million warm hugs on this wonderful day. I’m so proud to be your daughter. I love you!
• Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! Thank you for looking after me and making every day so much fun. I’m so lucky to have you.
• Happy Mother’s Day to the most amazing mommy! Thank you so much for everything. I love you!
• You make the world a better place, Mom! You’re the most loving, caring, and beautiful mom in the world.
• Thank you for your endless love and support, Mom! You’ve done so much to keep my day-to-day life running smoothly. I’m grateful for everything you do.
• I love you so much, Mom! Thank you for being a shining example of what it means to be a woman, a mother, and a good person.

From son | ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ messages

• Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you for your care, guidance, and support. You’re such a good mom! I wouldn’t be where I am without you.
• You’re the most loving, selfless, and caring person I know. I’m so proud to be your son. I love you, Mom! Happy Mother’s Day!
• Thank you for everything you do for me. You’re the best mom ever. Happy Mother’s Day!
• Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! You’ve always been my greatest source of love, strength, and confidence. Thank you for all the things you do, big and small.
• Thank you for being so amazing, Mom. I’m so grateful for all you’ve done for me. Happy Mother’s Day!
• Thank you for giving me the best things in life: Your care, your support, and your cooking. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!
• Wishing you all the happiness in the world, Mom! I love you more than words can express.
• Thank you for all the love and care you have shown me. I couldn’t have wished for a better mom. You’re a true blessing in my life.
• May your day be filled with sunshine, smiles, and joy. I love you, Mom!

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History of Mother’s Day

While the origin of Mother’s Day dates back to ancient times, it’s a more recent holiday in the United States, started by a daughter’s desire to honor her mothers legacy.

Anna Jarvis began campaigning for a holiday honoring all mothers in 1905, the year her mother died. The idea quickly gained popularity. In 1914, Woodrow Wilson officially established Mother’s Day as a national holiday.

When is Mother’s Day 2025?

In the United States, Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11.

To learn when Mother’s Day is celebrated worldwide, Wikipedia’s Mother’s Day article is a helpful guide.

A few closing thoughts

As we conclude our heartfelt collection of Mother’s Day greetings, messages, and quotes, we hope these inspired you to craft your own.

Whether you’re using words or a thoughtful gift, showing love, appreciation, and gratitude is all that truly matters. After all, honoring the mothers in our lives is the best way to celebrate this special day.

Do you have any Mother’s Day wishes, messages, or quotes you’d like to share? We’d love to hear from you in the comments below!