When Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 is on Monday, January 18, 2027.
Sources: US Code Updated
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day dates, 2027 to 2036
| Year | Date | Day |
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| 2027 | Monday | |
| 2028 | Monday | |
| 2029 | Monday | |
| 2030 | Monday | |
| 2031 | Monday | |
| 2032 | Monday | |
| 2033 | Monday | |
| 2034 | Monday | |
| 2035 | Monday | |
| 2036 | Monday |
How the date is set
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the third Monday of January, so it falls between January 15 and January 21.
The holiday honors the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., who was born on January 15, 1929.
Good to know
- It was signed into law in 1983 and first observed as a federal holiday in 1986.
- Since 1994 it has also been designated a national day of service.
Frequently asked questions
What day of the week is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2027?
Monday. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 falls on January 18, 2027.
How many days until Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
97 days, counted from October 13, 2026. The live countdown shows the number for today in your time zone.
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the same date every year?
No. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the third Monday of January, so it falls between January 15 and January 21.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2028?
Monday, January 17, 2028.
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day a federal holiday?
Yes. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is one of the eleven US federal holidays. When it falls on a Saturday it is observed on the Friday before, and when it falls on a Sunday, on the Monday after.