When is MLK Day 2027?
Monday, January 18, 2027. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on the third Monday of January.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day remembers the civil rights leader, born on January 15, 1929. It is a federal holiday and a national day of service.
MLK Day dates for the coming years
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday, January 18, 2027 |
| 2028 | Monday, January 17, 2028 |
| 2029 | Monday, January 15, 2029 |
| 2030 | Monday, January 21, 2030 |
| 2031 | Monday, January 20, 2031 |
| 2032 | Monday, January 19, 2032 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until MLK Day 2027?
As of today, Wednesday, October 21, 2026, there are 89 days until MLK Day 2027. The countdown at the top updates every second and uses the time zone of your device.
How many weeks until MLK Day?
There are 12 weeks and 5 days until MLK Day. That includes 13 weekends and 63 business days.
What day of the week is MLK Day 2027?
MLK Day 2027 falls on a Monday.
When is MLK Day 2028?
MLK Day 2028 is on Monday, January 17, 2028.