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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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until Martin Luther King Jr. Day begins, in your time zone

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
Weekends
16 weekends
Business days
78 days
72 without US federal holidays
Fortnights
7 fortnights, 12 days
Hours
2,640

Countdown milestones

  1. 100 days before Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027:Saturday, October 10, 2026In 10 days
  2. 50 days before Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027:Sunday, November 29, 2026In 60 days
  3. 30 days before Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027:Saturday, December 19, 2026In 80 days
  4. 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
YearDateObserved
2025Monday, January 20, 2025—
2026Monday, January 19, 2026—
2027Monday, January 18, 2027—
2028Monday, January 17, 2028—
2029Monday, January 15, 2029—
2030Monday, January 21, 2030—
2031Monday, January 20, 2031—
2032Monday, 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.