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✊ Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1979
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1979 falls on Monday, January 15, 1979.
Exact date
Monday, January 15, 1979
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.
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Questions about Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1979
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1979?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1979 falls on Monday, January 15, 1979.
Why is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1979 on Monday, January 15?
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 1979 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 1980?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1980 falls on Monday, January 21, 1980.