About MLK Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a US federal holiday on the third Monday of January, close to King's birthday on January 15. Many people mark it as a national day of service by volunteering in their communities.
MLK Day is on the third Monday of January. In 2027 it lands on a Monday, in week 3 of the year.
How long until MLK Day?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 106 days until MLK Day 2027. That works out to 15 weeks and 1 day, or about 3 months and 14 days.
If you only count working days, there are 76 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 15 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 106 sleeps, and in hours that is about 2,544.
MLK Day dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | January 19, 2026 | Monday | Passed |
| 2027 | January 18, 2027 | Monday | 106 days |
| 2028 | January 17, 2028 | Monday | 470 days |
| 2029 | January 15, 2029 | Monday | 834 days |
| 2030 | January 21, 2030 | Monday | 1,205 days |
| 2031 | January 20, 2031 | Monday | 1,569 days |
| 2032 | January 19, 2032 | Monday | 1,933 days |
| 2033 | January 17, 2033 | Monday | 2,297 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is MLK Day 2027?
MLK Day 2027 is on Monday, January 18, 2027.
What day of the week is MLK Day 2027?
MLK Day 2027 falls on a Monday.
How many days until MLK Day?
There are 106 days until MLK Day, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until MLK Day?
MLK Day is 15 weeks and 1 day away, or 15.1 weeks.
How many weekends until MLK Day?
There are 15 weekends between now and MLK Day.
How many business days until MLK Day?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 76 business days until MLK Day. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is MLK Day on the same date every year?
No. MLK Day is on the third Monday of January, so the date changes from year to year.
When is MLK Day 2028?
MLK Day 2028 is expected on Monday, January 17, 2028, 470 days from today.