When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2026?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day › 2026
2026
January 19, 2026
- Day of week
- Monday
- Days ago
- 184 days ago
- Public holiday
- Yes (in some countries)
Note: Third Monday of January (US federal holiday)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day by Year
2023
January 16, 2023
2024
January 15, 2024
2025
January 20, 2025
2026
January 19, 2026
2027
January 18, 2027
About Martin Luther King Jr. Day
American federal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and the civil rights movement, observed with community service and remembrance events.
Date rule: Third Monday of January
Frequently Asked Questions
Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2026 falls on January 19, 2026. Third Monday of January (US federal holiday)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on a Monday in 2026.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 was 184 days ago.
No, Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 falls on a Monday. If it is a public holiday, this is a weekday holiday.
Upcoming dates for Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2023: January 16, 2023; 2024: January 15, 2024; 2025: January 20, 2025; 2026: January 19, 2026; 2027: January 18, 2027.