Lorraine Williamson
Spain’s Mother’s Day celebrations do not end with flowers, family lunches, and handmade school cards. Tonight, they also include two major lottery draws linked to Día de la Madre.
The Mother’s Day lottery tradition may be unfamiliar to many foreign residents, but in Spain, special draws are often tied to important dates in the calendar. Christmas is the best-known example, but Mother’s Day also has its own extra prizes.
Two special draws on the same night
The Lotería Nacional’s Sorteo Extraordinario del Día de la Madre takes place tonight, Sunday, 3 May 2026, at around 9.00 pm.
The draw is organised by Loterías y Apuestas del Estado and offers a special prize of €15 million for one décimo. A décimo costs €15.
The ONCE Cupón Extra del Día de la Madre follows later, with the draw broadcast from around 9.30 pm. Its top prize is €17 million for the winning number and series.
Why Spain has lottery draws for special days
Spain has a long lottery culture. National draws are not only about gambling, but also form part of the country’s social calendar.
Special draws are often linked to public holidays, family celebrations, or seasonal events. For many people, buying a décimo or ONCE coupon is a small tradition, shared with relatives, friends, or colleagues.
The Mother’s Day draw follows that pattern. It gives the day a public, festive element beyond the private family meal.
What prizes are available
The Lotería Nacional draw distributes a large prize pool, with several categories of winnings. El País reports that the draw pays out €105 million in prizes, equivalent to 70% of the total issue.
The ONCE draw also includes thousands of additional prizes. As well as the €17 million top prize, other coupons with the same number across different series can win €40,000.
As with other Spanish lottery prizes, larger winnings may be subject to tax. Prizes above €40,000 are generally subject to a 20% withholding on the amount over that threshold.
How people can check the results
Results can be checked through the official Loterías y Apuestas del Estado website and the ONCE/JuegosONCE platform.
Spanish media outlets also publish live result pages once the draws have taken place. Players should always confirm numbers through official channels before claiming a prize.
For prizes bought online, claims are usually handled through the relevant platform. Physical tickets and coupons must be kept safe, as they are needed to claim winnings.
A lesser-known part of Mother’s Day in Spain
For many foreign residents, the idea of a Mother’s Day lottery may come as a surprise.
Yet it fits neatly into Spain’s wider lottery culture, where special draws mark moments across the year. Tonight’s draws add another layer to a day already built around family, gratitude, and small traditions.
Whether it is flowers, lunch, or a shared ticket, Mother’s Day in Spain remains a day of gestures. Some are sentimental. Others, for a lucky few, may be worth millions.