Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027
Monday, 18 January 2027 · United States
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 is on Monday, 18 January 2027 — 88 days from today. Third Monday of January.
A US federal holiday honouring the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., born on 15 January 1929.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 January 2025 | Monday |
| 2026 | 19 January 2026 | Monday |
| 2027 | 18 January 2027 | Monday |
| 2028 | 17 January 2028 | Monday |
| 2029 | 15 January 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | 21 January 2030 | Monday |
| 2031 | 20 January 2031 | Monday |
Frequently asked questions
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027?
Monday, 18 January 2027.
How many days until Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
88 days (from 22 October 2026). The countdown at the top of the page is live.
How is the date of Martin Luther King Jr. Day decided?
Third Monday of January. So the date changes every year.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day next year?
Monday, 17 January 2028.