✊ Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Use this page to check Martin Luther King Jr. Day dates by year, confirm the exact Monday for a given year, and open year-specific pages that answer when MLK Day falls.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 falls on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on the third Monday of January, so the calendar date changes every year while the weekday stays Monday.
Not a federal public holiday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal public holiday in the United States.
How the date works
Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States is observed on the third Monday of January.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on the third Monday of January, so the calendar date changes every year while the weekday stays Monday.
Questions people ask
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States follows a recurring calendar rule. In 2026, it falls on Monday, January 19, 2026. In 2027, it falls on Monday, January 18, 2027.
Why does the date for Martin Luther King Jr. Day change every year?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on the third Monday of January, so the calendar date changes every year while the weekday stays Monday.
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day a public holiday?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal public holiday in the United States.
How can I check Martin Luther King Jr. Day for a specific year?
Open a year page such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 or Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 to get the exact date and jump into the matching month calendar.