When Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 is on Monday, January 18, 2027.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day dates
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Jan 19, 2026 | Monday |
| 2027 | Jan 18, 2027 | Monday |
| 2028 | Jan 17, 2028 | Monday |
| 2029 | Jan 15, 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | Jan 21, 2030 | Monday |
| 2031 | Jan 20, 2031 | Monday |
| 2032 | Jan 19, 2032 | Monday |
| 2033 | Jan 17, 2033 | Monday |
| 2034 | Jan 16, 2034 | Monday |
| 2035 | Jan 15, 2035 | Monday |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: key facts
- Date rule: Third Monday in January (January 15–21), near Dr. King's birthday, January 15, 1929.
- Background: Signed into law in 1983, first observed in 1986. Also a National Day of Service.
- Day off: Yes, a federal holiday, always on a Monday. Federal offices close; states and employers decide for themselves.
All holidays: US federal holidays · calendar.