How Many Days Until Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a US federal holiday on the third Monday in January.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on the third Monday of January.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day dates for the next few years

YearDate
2026Monday, January 19, 2026
2027Monday, January 18, 2027
2028Monday, January 17, 2028
2029Monday, January 15, 2029
2030Monday, January 21, 2030
2031Monday, January 20, 2031

Frequently asked questions

When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on the third Monday of January. In 2027 it's Monday, January 18, 2027.

What day of the week is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027?

Monday, January 18, 2027.

How is the countdown calculated?

It counts to midnight at the start of the day in your own time zone, using your device's clock. 'Sleeps' is the number of nights left.

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