Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026
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About Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 falls on Monday, January 19. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, January 17.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday on the third Monday in January honoring the civil rights leader. Federal and state offices, post offices, banks, the stock market and most schools close in all 50 states.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
What's closed: U.S. Post Office (USPS) — closed; Banks — closed; Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) — closed; Federal offices — closed; State and local government — closed. Full what's-open guide →
Martin Luther King Jr. Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | January 19, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | January 18, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026
- Feb 16, 2026 Presidents' Day 2026 (Monday)
- May 25, 2026 Memorial Day 2026 (Monday)
- Jun 19, 2026 Juneteenth National Independence Day 2026 (Friday)
- Jul 4, 2026 Independence Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day 2026 (Monday)
Other holidays in January 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day | Federal holiday |
| Jan 19 | Mon | Confederate Heroes Day | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, January 19, 2026
- Date rule
- Third Monday in January
- Legal status
- Federal holiday (5 U.S.C. 6103); a state holiday in all 50 states and DC
- Honors
- Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., born January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia
- Federal holiday since
- Signed by President Reagan on November 2, 1983; first observed January 20, 1986
- Day of service
- King Holiday and Service Act of 1994; volunteer projects coordinated by AmeriCorps
Frequently asked questions
What day is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2026?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 is on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day a day off in 2026?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday across the United States, so government offices, post offices and most banks close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 was 285 days ago, on January 19, 2026.