When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026?

Monday, January 19, 2026

  • Federal Holiday
  • Long weekend

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a public holiday; federal government offices, banks and the stock market close. Most schools close. Many shops stay open with reduced hours. It falls on a Monday, creating a long weekend.

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Upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day Dates

Year Date Day Notes
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
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