the United States

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1978

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1978 falls on Monday, January 16, 1978.

Exact date

Monday, January 16, 1978

Calendar rule

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.

Holiday status

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal public holiday in the United States.

Questions about Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1978

When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1978?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1978 falls on Monday, January 16, 1978.

Why is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1978 on Monday, January 16?

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 1978 a public holiday in the United States?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal public holiday in the United States.

What about Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1979?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1979 falls on Monday, January 15, 1979.