Mother's Day in Kyrgyzstan is observed on the third Sunday in May, with the first celebration taking place on May 20, 2012. The holiday was officially established after President Almazbek Atamvbayev's promise on March 7, 2012, during International Women's Day, to create a day dedicated solely to mothers. This decision came after recognizing that the first two weeks of May were already filled with other holidays, such as Labor Day and Victory Day. The celebration honors motherhood and acknowledges the significant contributions of mothers to families and society. On this day, children typically express their appreciation by giving small gifts and handmade cards to their mothers.