Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026
2026
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026
Monday, January 19, 2026
Other movable holidays
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 — 2035
2026Monday, January 19, 2026
2027Monday, January 18, 2027
2028Monday, January 17, 2028
2029Monday, January 15, 2029
2030Monday, January 21, 2030
2031Monday, January 20, 2031
2032Monday, January 19, 2032
2033Monday, January 17, 2033
2034Monday, January 16, 2034
2035Monday, January 15, 2035
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 is a US federal holiday honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader of the American civil rights movement. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year, near King's birthday on January 15. The holiday was first officially observed in 1986.
How is MLK Day observed?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is often marked by community service projects, marches, and educational programs. It is considered a "day on, not a day off," encouraging Americans to volunteer and engage in acts of service. Many cities host parades, and schools and organizations hold events exploring civil rights history and King's message of nonviolence and equality.