Martin Luther King, Jr. Day has already passed this year.
Monday, January 19, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, January 19, 2026
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday · Bank
- Week number
- 4
- Day of year
- 19
- Local time zone
- America/New_York
- Currency
- USD
Long-weekend planner
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day falls on a Monday in 2026, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In United States, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is on January 19, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day falls on a Monday.
Yes. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in United States.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was on January 19, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in United States is on January 18, 2027.
Other public holidays in United States 2026
- New Year's DayJan 1
- Lincoln's BirthdayFeb 12
- Presidents Day (Washington's Birthday)Feb 16
- Good FridayApr 3
- Truman DayMay 8
- Memorial DayMay 25
- Juneteenth National Independence DayJun 19
- Independence DayJul 3
- Labour Day (Labor Day)Sep 7
- Columbus DayOct 12
- Indigenous Peoples' DayOct 12
- Veterans DayNov 11
- Thanksgiving DayNov 26
- Christmas DayDec 25
About these dates
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day date for United States 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Official source: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/