Day of the week
Monday
Day off
Mon, Jan 19
Countdown
Day 19 of 2026
18 days after January 1.
How the Date of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Is Determined
The third Monday of January, so it always falls between January 15 and 21.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Dates 2026–2031
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 FAQ
When Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 is on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day a federal holiday?
Yes. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is one of the 11 US federal holidays, and in 2026 the day off is the holiday itself, Mon, Jan 19.
How is the date of Martin Luther King Jr. Day determined?
The third Monday of January, so it always falls between January 15 and 21.
When Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 is on Monday, January 18, 2027.
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