Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. 2026 — United States
January 19, 2026 · Monday
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What is Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.?
The Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. is a federal holiday on the third Monday in January.
Because the statute uses a Monday rule, the day of the month changes while the weekday remains Monday.
The calendar uses the statutory federal name and does not infer one nationwide private-sector closure rule.
- Applies to:
- federal
Third Monday in January.
Dates in other years
| Year | Weekday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Monday | January 20, 2025 | Weekday date rule |
| 2026 | Monday | January 19, 2026 | Weekday date rule |
| 2027 | Monday | January 18, 2027 | Weekday date rule |
Frequently asked questions
- When is Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. observed in 2026?
- Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. is observed on January 19, 2026 (Monday) in 2026.
- When is the federal Martin Luther King Jr. holiday?
- It is the third Monday in January.
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Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last checked: August 13, 2026