How Many Days Until Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027?
A federal holiday honoring the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., observed near his January 15 birthday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 is in
days
Monday, January 18, 2027
Calculated as of November 10, 2026 (UTC)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 date
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 falls on Monday, January 18, 2027 — 69 days from now, or 9 weeks and 6 days. Counting only working days, that is 45 business days.
Recurrence: Third Monday of January every year.
United States
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Between today and Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027
November 10, 2026 to January 18, 2027 — counting both end days, that is 70 days.
- Exact length
- 2 months and 8 days
- In weeks
- 9 weeks and 6 days
- Weekdays
- 50
- Weekend days
- 20
- Business days
- 45
- Calendar months
- 3
Of the 70 days from November 10, 2026 to January 18, 2027, 50 fall on a weekday and 20 on a Saturday or Sunday. Excluding the 5 US federal holidays observed on a weekday in that window leaves 45 business days.
US federal holidays in this range (5)
- Veterans Day November 11, 2026
- Thanksgiving Day November 26, 2026
- Christmas Day December 25, 2026
- New Year's Day January 1, 2027
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 18, 2027
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 |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | 21 |
| December 2026 | 31 |
| January 2027 | 18 |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day dates, 2027–2031
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | January 18, 2027 | Monday |
| 2028 | January 17, 2028 | Monday |
| 2029 | January 15, 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | January 21, 2030 | Monday |
| 2031 | January 20, 2031 | Monday |
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027?
There are 69 days until Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027, which falls on Monday, January 18, 2027. That is 9 weeks and 6 days, or 45 business days.
What day of the week is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 falls on a Monday, January 18, 2027. It is day 18 of 2027 and sits in US week 4.
Which dates does Martin Luther King Jr. Day fall on after 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. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2031 is Monday, January 20, 2031.
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.