How many days until Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027?
As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 79 days until Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 (United States), on Monday 18 January 2027.
The count above was calculated when this page was published. With JavaScript on, the page recounts live on your own clock.
Key facts
- Date: Monday 18 January 2027.
- Observed in: United States.
- How the date is set: Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the third Monday in January, as set by federal law (5 U.S.C. § 6103).
- Dates last checked: 30 October 2026.
Live countdown to Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 (United States), on Monday 18 January 2027. See the days, weeks and weekdays left and the upcoming dates.
Days to go
- 79 days, or 11 weeks and 2 days
- 55 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between
- It falls on a Monday
When are the next dates for Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 (United States) is on Monday 18 January 2027, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2028 (United States) is on Monday 17 January 2028.
| Year | Date | Days left |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 18 January 2027 | 79 |
| 2028 | Monday 17 January 2028 | 443 |
| 2029 | Monday 15 January 2029 | 807 |
| 2030 | Monday 21 January 2030 | 1178 |
| 2031 | Monday 20 January 2031 | 1542 |
How is the date of Martin Luther King Jr. Day set?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the third Monday in January, as set by federal law (5 U.S.C. § 6103).
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a US federal holiday honouring the civil rights leader. Federal offices, schools and many employers close.
Because it is always a Monday, the date ranges from 15 to 21 January.
Sources
Dates last checked on 30 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many days until Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027?
- As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 79 days until Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 (United States), on Monday 18 January 2027. That is 11 weeks and 2 days, with 55 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between. The live counter on this page uses your own time zone.
- What date is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027?
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 (United States) falls on Monday 18 January 2027. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the third Monday in January, as set by federal law (5 U.S.C. § 6103).
- When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2028?
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2028 (United States) falls on Monday 17 January 2028.
- Why does the date of Martin Luther King Jr. Day change?
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the third Monday in January, as set by federal law (5 U.S.C. § 6103).