Every year, Mother’s Day is celebrated in Australia on the second Sunday of May. This year, it falls on Sunday, May 10. Just over a week away, it’s time to start planning how you’ll celebrate the special mothers in your life. Whether it’s your mother, grandmother, mother in law or a mother figure, Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show your appreciation for their love and support.
To help you find the perfect gift, we’ve put together a curated list of ideas to make your search easier. Whether you’re shopping for someone active, a tech enthusiast, a home chef, or someone who enjoys a more relaxed lifestyle, there’s something here to suit every kind of mum.
Quick links
Looking for some quick direction on where to find Mother’s Day gifts? Check out these top Aussie retailers’ curated picks for mums.
- Edible Blooms: Food bouquets, dessert boxes, gift boxes and more
- Amazon: Tech, beauty, books and more
- Myer: Perfume, beauty, homewares, fashion and more
- The Iconic: Jewellery, accessories and more
- Adore Beauty: Skincare products, candles, makeup and more
- Sephora: Perfumes, pamper sets, hair tools and more
- Mac Cosmetics: Makeup, skincare and more
Mother's Day gift ideas
Here’s a detailed gift guide of some of our favourite present ideas for mums on Mother’s Day.
Beauty, fragrance and relaxation gifts
Pamper your mum this Mother’s Day with something that will help her relax. From skincare to perfume, bath bombs, face masks, silk pillow cases and more.
While lots of beauty products are on the more expensive side, if you don’t want to spend too much, there are also lots of more affordable options. Here are some of our top picks for all price ranges:
Beauty and relaxation gifts
• SKIN1004 Cantella Travel Kit - $29.30
• Biodance Mask Bundles (4 pack) - $37.50
• Glasshouse Fragrances Hand Gift Set - $42.95
• Grown Alchemist Hand Cream Heroes - $54.60
• Endota 12 Days Self Care Essentials Gift Set - $129
Fragrance gifts
• Moss St. Fragrances Vanilla Caramel Mini Fragrance Diffuser 100ml - $12.48
• Palm Beach Mini Diffuser Trio Pack - $22.48
• Glasshouse Fragrances A Tahaa Affair Fragrance Diffuser - $54.95
• Prada Paradoxe Discovery Set - $170
• Lancome Idole Power EDP 50ml Set - $215
• Givenchy L’Interdit Eau De Parfum 80ml Mother’s Day Set - $265
For more options, check out the full collections at Myer, Adore Beauty, Sephora and The Iconic.
Clothing, jewellery and accessories
Spoil mum with some sparkly new jewellery or a new outfit or accessory. Picking out something can be hard but there are so many options in this category, from comfortable pyjamas, bath robes and slippers to sparkly new earrings, a jewellery box or… Here are some options to help you narrow down your search.
Clothing
• Linen House Plush Ocean City Robe in Tomato - $45
• Ozwear Connection Uggs Acacia Shearling Logo Slipper - $83.30
• UGG Scuffette II Slippers - $159.99
• Mosey Me Margarita Terry Robe - $191.20
Jewellery
• Seed Heritage Mini Initial Jewellery Case (multiple letters available) - $39.95
• Country Road Sierra Ring Stand in Walnut - $49.95
• Seed Heritage Jewellery Box in Cream - $99.95
• Saint Valentine Mara Keshi Pearl Studs Gold - $130
• Saint Valentine Mini Keshi Pearl Hoops Gold - $145
• Kirstin Ash Roam T-Bar Necklace - $259
• Michael Hill Diamond Accent Sleeper Earrings in 10kt Yellow Gold - $299.25
Accessories
• Seed Heritage Initial Coin Purse (multiple letters available) - $24.95
• Seed Heritage Felt Tote - $89.95
• July Everyday Small Tote - $145
• Longchamp La Pliage Original Cavas Tote Bag Large - $295
For more options, check out pyjamas and robes from Myer, boots and slippers from Ugg and jewellery and accessories from The Iconic
Tech gifts
If your mum is into tech, there are lots of gift ideas in this area. From speakers and headphones so she can listen to her favourite tunes, to smartwatches to track her activity and sleep, to eReaders so she can easily download and read her favourite books. Here are some of our favourite tech gift ideas:
• JBL Go 4 Bluetooth Speaker - $48
• Record player (from $110) or vinyls
• Apple AirPods 4: $199
• A Kindle - from $169 for the Amazon Kindle 16GB (there are lots of other options available including the Amazon Coloursoft which starts from $399 and Amazon Kindle Scribe which costs $649)
• Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen) - $199.96
• Apple Watch - from $399 (for the Apple Watch SE 3rd Gen, or from $679 for the Apple Watch Series 11)
Kitchen and appliance gifts
If your mum is a wizz in the kitchen and loves whipping up recipes and trying new things, there are lots of kitchen and appliance products that would make great Mother’s Day gifts. Here are some of our suggestions:
• Ninja Air Fryer 4.7L Pro - $99.99
• Sunbeam Compact Barista Espresso Machine - $169
• Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer - $234
• Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker - $278
• Ninja Swirl by Creami - $369
• Breville The Barista Express Coffee Machine - $594
For more kitchen appliances, check out the full range at Amazon, Myer and The Good Guys
Home and outdoor gifts
If your mum is house proud of loves decorating her home, or spending time outside and in nature, here are some gift ideas that she’s sure to love:
• Kitsch Standard Satin Pillowcase Cherry Print - $31
• Heritage Luxe Silk Pillowcase - $44
• Black Blaze Column Pillar Candle Party Set - $65
• Sky Gazer Sand Free Towel - $69.99
• Sunrise Alarm Clock - $76.49
• Business & Pleasure Co. The Beach Bag - $79
• Endota Live Well Ceramic Mood Lamp - $120
• Napoleon Goods Mini Cooler - $104.30
• Business & Pleasure Co The Amalfi Umbrella - $379
Gift baskets and hampers
A gift basket or hamper is a great present and it’s super easy! There are a wide range of editable options from Edible Blooms, including lots of tasty (and drinkable) options. The best bit is that Edible Blooms will do the hard work for you and organise delivery! Check out some of these options for Mother’s Day:
• Dozen Choc-Dipped Strawberries - $65
• Blondie Brownie Box - $69
• Mother’s Day Flowers Medium - $99
• Flower Donut Bouquet Medium - $95
• Relaxing Pamper Hamper - $179
• Gourmet High Tea - $179
• Celebration Hamper - $189
Check out the full range of options at Edible Blooms
FAQs
What date is Mother’s Day 2026 in Australia?
In Australia, Mother’s Day always falls on the second Sunday in May. This year, the date of the second Sunday is May 10.
Is Mother’s Day a public holiday?
No, Mother’s Day is not a public holiday, but it does occur on a Sunday.
Is Mother’s Day on a different date in the US and UK?
Australia and the US celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May. However, the UK celebrates on the fourth Sunday during Lent. In 2026, Mother’s Day in the UK fell on March 15, while Australia and the US will celebrate it on May 10.
