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Monday, January 19, 2026
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January 2026
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- New Year's Day — January 1, 2026, Thursday
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day — January 19, 2026, Monday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 at a glance
- DateMonday, January 19, 2026
- Federal holidayYes, federal offices close
- Three-day weekendSaturday, January 17 to Monday, January 19
- Day of the yearDay 19 of 365, with 346 days of 2026 still to come
About Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the civil rights leader, who was born on January 15, 1929. Many Americans mark it as a day of service, volunteering in their communities.
President Ronald Reagan signed the law creating the holiday on November 2, 1983, and it was first observed in 1986.
How the date is set
It is the third Monday in January, so it always falls between January 15 and 21, close to Dr. King's birthday. Its official federal name is “Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.”
What is open
As a federal holiday, federal government offices close, and most banks and post offices close as well. It is also a New York Stock Exchange holiday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day in other years
| Year | Date | Federal day off |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 | Monday, January 19, 2026 | Same day |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 | Monday, January 18, 2027 | Same day |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2028 | Monday, January 17, 2028 | Same day |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2029 | Monday, January 15, 2029 | Same day |
Other holidays in 2026
New Year's Day — January 1, 2026Valentine's Day — February 14, 2026Presidents' Day — February 16, 2026St. Patrick's Day — March 17, 2026Easter — April 5, 2026Mother's Day — May 10, 2026Memorial Day — May 25, 2026Juneteenth — June 19, 2026Father's Day — June 21, 2026Independence Day — July 4, 2026Labor Day — September 7, 2026Columbus Day — October 12, 2026Halloween — October 31, 2026Veterans Day — November 11, 2026Thanksgiving — November 26, 2026Christmas — December 25, 2026
Questions
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 falls on Monday, January 19, 2026.
What day of the week is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026?
Monday.
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day a federal holiday?
Yes. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is one of the 11 US federal holidays, so federal offices close.
Is the stock market open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
No. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a New York Stock Exchange holiday.
How do I print a calendar with Martin Luther King Jr. Day on it?
Press the Print button at the top of this page, or use Ctrl+P / Cmd+P. The January 2026 calendar prints on one page with every holiday marked.