Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 Was 295 Days Ago
A federal holiday honoring the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., observed near his January 15 birthday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 was
days ago
Monday, January 19, 2026
Calculated as of November 10, 2026 (UTC)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 date
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 fell on Monday, January 19, 2026 — 295 days ago, or 42 weeks and 1 day. Counting only working days, that is 205 business days.
Recurrence: Third Monday of January every year.
United States
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Between Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and today
January 19, 2026 to November 10, 2026 — counting both end days, that is 296 days.
- Exact length
- 9 months and 22 days
- In weeks
- 42 weeks and 1 day
- Weekdays
- 212
- Weekend days
- 84
- Business days
- 205
- Calendar months
- 11
Of the 296 days from January 19, 2026 to November 10, 2026, 212 fall on a weekday and 84 on a Saturday or Sunday. Excluding the 7 US federal holidays observed on a weekday in that window leaves 205 business days.
US federal holidays in this range (7)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 19, 2026
- Washington's Birthday February 16, 2026
- Memorial Day May 25, 2026
- Juneteenth June 19, 2026
- Independence Day (observed) July 3, 2026
- Labor Day September 7, 2026
- Columbus Day October 12, 2026
Observed dates follow the US federal holiday schedule (5 U.S.C. 6103): a holiday falling on a Saturday is observed the preceding Friday, and one falling on a Sunday the following Monday. Schedule last reviewed 2026-07.
Month by month
| Month | Days in range |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| June 2026 | 30 |
| July 2026 | 31 |
| August 2026 | 31 |
| September 2026 | 30 |
| October 2026 | 31 |
| November 2026 | 10 |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day dates, 2026–2030
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | January 19, 2026 | Monday |
| 2027 | January 18, 2027 | Monday |
| 2028 | January 17, 2028 | Monday |
| 2029 | January 15, 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | January 21, 2030 | Monday |
Frequently asked questions
How many days until Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 has passed — it was 295 days ago, on Monday, January 19, 2026. That is 42 weeks and 1 day.
What day of the week is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 fell on a Monday, January 19, 2026. It is day 19 of 2026 and sits in US week 4.
Which dates does Martin Luther King Jr. Day fall on after 2026?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 is Monday, January 18, 2027. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2028 is Monday, January 17, 2028. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2029 is Monday, January 15, 2029. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2030 is Monday, January 21, 2030.
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the same date every year?
Third Monday of January every year. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is primarily observed in: United States.