the United States

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2017

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2017 falls on Monday, January 16, 2017.

Exact date

Monday, January 16, 2017

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 2017

When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2017?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2017 falls on Monday, January 16, 2017.

Why is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2017 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 2017 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 2018?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2018 falls on Monday, January 15, 2018.