Mother's Day is, of course, a meaningful celebration to honor your mom and all that she does, but it's also about fun and laughter. So before you post a run-of-the-mill Mother's Day Instagram caption or start writing your Mother's Day card, check out these funny Mother's Day jokes.
With a list full of knock-knock jokes, puns, word play and hilarious relatable sentiments about being a mom, you'll do exactly what you set out to do on the big day: make her smile.
So matter how you celebrate Mother's Day — whether you go out to eat, host a big family brunch or partake in a family-friendly activity — we promise you don't to miss out on all the laughter that will come from sharing these funny bits.
Sweet Mother's Day Jokes
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Adore. Adore who? Adore you, Mommy!
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Llama. Llama who? Llama Llama, I love my mama!
- What did the panda give his mommy? A bear hug.
- How do you keep little cows quiet, so their mommy can sleep late? Use the moooooote button.
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Ivana. Ivana who? Ivana give you a kiss for Mother’s Day!
- What did the mommy spider say to the Baby spider? You spend too much time on the web.
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Justin! Justin who? Justin time to say Happy Mother’s Day!
- Roses are red, violets are blue. My mom’s jokes are funnier than you.
Mother's Day Jokes About Food
- What kind of candy do moms love for Mother’s Day? Her-she’s Kisses.
- Why did the cookie cry? Because his mother was a wafer so long!
- Why did the Mother’s Day gift arrive the day after Mother’s Day? It was choco-LATE
- Dad, do you know the difference between a pack of cookies and a pack of elephants? No? Then it’s a good thing Mom does the grocery shopping!
- "It’s spicy” is a universal mom code for “I don’t want to share."
- What did the baby corn say to the mama corn? Where’s Pop-corn?
- Cleaning with kids in the house is like brushing your teeth with Oreos.
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Omelet? Omelet who? Omelet Mommy sleep in today.
- At my age I’m no longer a snack; I’m a Happy Meal. I come with toys and kids.
Mother's Day Nature-Inspired Jokes
- Who do flowers celebrate on Mother’s Day? Their chrysanthemums.
- When are lotuses, tulips and roses red? When your garden is on fire.
- What kind of flowers are best for Mother’s Day? Mums.
- What did the tree tell her son before a big game? I’m rooting for you.
- Don’t wake up Mom! There are at least seven species that eat their young. Your mom may be one of them.
- Why was the mother firefly so happy? Because her children were all so bright.
Jokes About Motherhood
- Motherhood has shown me that you don’t need fun to have alcohol.
- Motherhood is like a fairy tale, but in reverse. You start out in a beautiful ball gown and end up in stained rags cleaning up after little people.
- Ever heard of a job that requires no experience, gives no training, pays nothing, and you can’t quit? That’s motherhood. Oh, and people’s lives are on the line.
- Motherhood taught me just how far I can let myself go and still be okay with it.
- Moms don’t wish they could sleep like a baby. They wish they could sleep like a dad.
- What’s the fastest land mammal? A toddler who’s been asked what’s in their mouth.
- Showering as a mom should be an Olympic sport: Everyone’s yelling your name, you have to beat the clock, and you rarely win a medal.
- Have you heard the urban legend about what happens when you scream “Mom” three times in the shower? A nice lady appears with the towel you forgot.
- I hate when I’m waiting for Mom to cook dinner—and then I remember I am Mom.
- What are the three quickest ways to spread a rumor? The internet, telephone, and telling your mom.
- Silence is golden. Unless you have kids, then silence is suspicious.
- You know you’re a mom when you understand why Mama Bear’s porridge was too cold.
- My kids asked me what it was like to be a mom. So, I woke them up at 3 a.m. demanding to know where my lucky sock was.
Mother's Day Puns
- Why is a computer so smart? It listens to its motherboard.
- What did the mother rope say to her child? Don’t be knotty.
- What did the digital clock say to its mother? “Look, Ma! No hands!"
- Everything you do is so mom point.
- What sweets do astronaut moms like? Mars bars.
- Why did the bean children give their mom a sweater? She was chili."
- Why was it so hard for the pirate to call his mom? Because she left the phone off the hook.
- Where do baby Transformers come from? Opti-Mom Prime.
