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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Next observed on Monday, 18 January 2027.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2027?
Monday, 18 January 2027
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What Martin Luther King Jr. Day marks
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the third Monday of January each year. King was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement, which protested legalized racial discrimination in federal and state law and civil society. The movement led to several groundbreaking legislative reforms in the United States.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — U.S. holiday, 3rd Monday of January, available under CC BY-SA.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day dates: 2027–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday | United States 2027 | |
| 2028 | Monday | United States 2028 | |
| 2029 | Monday | United States 2029 | |
| 2030 | Monday | United States 2030 | |
| 2031 | Monday | United States 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Monday, 18 January 2027 in United States.
What day of the week is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 falls on a Monday, 18 January 2027.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2028?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Monday, 17 January 2028.
Where is Martin Luther King Jr. Day observed?
Observed nationally in United States.
What does Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrate?
U.S. holiday, 3rd Monday of January. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the third Monday of January each year. King was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement, which protested legalized racial discrimination in federal and state law and civil society. The movement led to several groundbreaking legislative reforms in the United States.