How to say "Happy Mother's Day" in Danish

If you want to add a humorous touch:

• Glædelig mors dag! Jeg er den bedste gave, du nogensinde har fået. (Happy Mother's Day! I'm the best present you've ever received.)

• Du er verdens bedste mor. Jeg ved det, fordi jeg har googlet det. (You're the best mom in the world. I know because I googled it.)

• Mor, tak fordi du altid har elsket mig... også igennem teenageårene. (Mom, thanks for always loving me... even through my teenage years.)

Jeg er så taknemmelig for at kunne kalde dig ikke bare svigermor, men også en god ven. (I'm so thankful to call you not just my mother-in-law but also a good friend.)

Du er en fantastisk mor og svigermor – i dag fejrer vi dig! (You are a wonderful mom and mother-in-law – today we celebrate you!)

To make your greeting even more special, include a personal touch:

Start with gratitude: "Tak mor, for alt hvad du gør, og altid har gjort." (Thanks, Mom, for everything you do and have always done.)

Share a memory: "Jeg glemmer aldrig vores rejse til..." (I’ll never forget our trip to...)

Express love openly: "Jeg håber du ved, hvor elsket du er – ikke kun i dag, men hver eneste dag." (I hope you know how loved you are – not just today, but every day.)

Choose the greeting that best fits your relationship, and don't be afraid to let your words come from the heart. Happy Mother's Day – or as they say in Denmark, Glædelig mors dag!

Writing your own greeting for Mother’s Day is one of the most meaningful things you can do. And even if the words feel hard to find at first, we’re here to help you get started with a few simple tips.

Start by thanking your mom for everything she has done – and still does – for you. It shows that you see her, appreciate her, and are thinking of her a little extra on this special day.

Think of a memory you share – a trip, a quiet everyday moment, or something that meant a lot to both of you. These kinds of memories can strengthen your bond and make her feel truly valued.

Don’t be afraid to get a little emotional. Write how much you love her, how grateful you are that she’s always been there, and how much she really means to you.

Finish with a warm closing message, like:
“I hope you know how loved you are – not just today, but every day. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!”

Putting feelings into words can take time, but it’s worth it. Start with a draft and rewrite until it feels right. The most important thing isn’t that it’s perfect – it’s that it comes from the heart.

What do you actually say on Mother’s Day? Both “Grattis på mors dag” (Congratulations on Mother’s Day) and “Glad mors dag” (Happy Mother’s Day) are commonly used in Swedish – and both are perfectly correct.

Here’s the difference in tone:

“Grattis på mors dag” – is the most traditional and widely used phrase. It works well in almost any context and has a slightly more formal, celebratory feel.

“Glad mors dag” – is a bit more casual and cheerful, similar to how you’d say “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Easter”. It’s often used in short messages, on cards, or on social media.

So choose the one that suits the tone you’re going for – but if you’re unsure, “Grattis på mors dag” is the safest and most classic choice.