the United States

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2008

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2008 falls on Monday, January 21, 2008.

Exact date

Monday, January 21, 2008

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 2008

When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2008?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2008 falls on Monday, January 21, 2008.

Why is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2008 on Monday, January 21?

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 2008 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 2009?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2009 falls on Monday, January 19, 2009.