When Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
January 18
2027 (Monday)
The next Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday, January 18, 2027 — 300 days from today.
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About Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Third Monday of January.
- Country: United States
- Federal holiday: Yes
- Next occurrence: Monday, January 18, 2027
- Days until next: 300
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January. It honors the civil rights leader who advocated for nonviolent resistance to racial injustice.
The holiday was signed into law in 1983 and first observed in 1986. It is often marked as a day of service.
The holiday was signed into law in 1983 and first observed in 1986. It is often marked as a day of service.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Dates (2024 – 2034)
| Year | Date | Day | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January 15 | Monday | 798 days ago |
| 2025 | January 20 | Monday | 427 days ago |
| 2026 | January 19 | Monday | 63 days ago |
| 2027 | January 18 | Monday | in 300 days |
| 2028 | January 17 | Monday | in 664 days |
| 2029 | January 15 | Monday | in 1028 days |
| 2030 | January 21 | Monday | in 1399 days |
| 2031 | January 20 | Monday | in 1763 days |
| 2032 | January 19 | Monday | in 2127 days |
| 2033 | January 17 | Monday | in 2491 days |
| 2034 | January 16 | Monday | in 2855 days |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027?
Monday, January 18, 2027.
How many days until Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
300 days.
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day a federal holiday?
Yes.
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