When is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2026 and 2027?
- 2026Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2026 is on Mon 19 Jan 2026.
- 2027Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2027 is on Mon 18 Jan 2027.
It is a public holiday in Hawaii only.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on the calendar
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The best break around Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 16 Jan – Mon 19 Jan 2026Book offFri 16 Jan 2026Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 15 Jan – Mon 18 Jan 2027Book offFri 15 Jan 2027Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a public holiday in United States?
Yes. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a public holiday in Hawaii only.
What day is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2026?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2026 is on Mon 19 Jan 2026.
How can I get the most days off around Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2026?
Book off Fri 16 Jan 2026 (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 16 Jan – Mon 19 Jan 2026.
What day is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2027?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2027 is on Mon 18 Jan 2027.
How can I get the most days off around Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2027?
Book off Fri 15 Jan 2027 (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 15 Jan – Mon 18 Jan 2027.
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