When is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2026 and 2027?
- 2026Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2026 is on Mon 19 Jan 2026.
- 2027Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2027 is on Mon 18 Jan 2027.
Honours civil rights leader Dr Martin Luther King Jr. It is on the third Monday in January, so it always makes a long weekend. It is a federal holiday.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on the calendar
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The best break around Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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- Best break 2026Martin 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 2027Martin 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 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a public holiday in United States?
Yes. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a federal holiday.
What day is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2026?
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2026 is on Mon 19 Jan 2026.
How can I get the most days off around Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2026?
Book off Fri 16 Jan (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 16 Jan – Mon 19 Jan 2026.
What day is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2027?
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2027 is on Mon 18 Jan 2027.
How can I get the most days off around Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2027?
Book off Fri 15 Jan (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 15 Jan – Mon 18 Jan 2027.
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