How many days until Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

110 days until Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027

Monday, January 18, 2027

That's 15 weeks and 5 days.

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Counted from today, Wednesday, September 30, 2026, in your time zone. The target day itself is included; today is not. Dates follow the official rule — see our sources.

Every way to count to Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027

Days: 110 days
Weeks: 15 weeks and 5 days
Months: 3 months, 19 days
Weekends: 16 weekends
Business days: 78 days; 72 without US federal holidays
Sleeps: 110 sleeps
Fortnights: 7 fortnights, 12 days
Hours: 2,640

Countdown milestones

100 days before Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027:Saturday, October 10, 2026In 10 days
50 days before Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027:Sunday, November 29, 2026In 60 days
30 days before Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027:Saturday, December 19, 2026In 80 days
1 week before Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027:Monday, January 11, 2027In 103 days

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About Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the civil rights leader, who was born on January 15, 1929. It has been a federal holiday since 1986.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on the third Monday in January.

How we check dates and facts: see our sources.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day by year

Martin Luther King Jr. Day dates, 2025–2032
Year	Date	Observed
2025	Monday, January 20, 2025	—
2026	Monday, January 19, 2026	—
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

When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 is on Monday, January 18, 2027. Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on the third Monday in January.

When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2028?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2028 falls on Monday, January 17, 2028.

How many weeks until Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

15 weeks and 5 days, or 110 days in total, counted from today.

How many business days until Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

78 business days (Monday to Friday), or 72 business days if you also skip US federal holidays.

How are days counted?

Days are counted from today to the target date: today is not included, the target day is.

Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day a federal holiday?

Yes. Federal offices close and many businesses give the day off.