Martin Luther King Jr. Day
How many days until Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027?
Updated Oct 19, 2026 · counts refresh every day
The timer above counts down to Monday, January 18, 2027 and updates every second in your own timezone. A US federal holiday on the third Monday of January, close to Dr King's birthday on 15 January.
Once the day passes, this page rolls forward on its own — you will see the countdown to Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2028 without anything needing to change.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 at a glance
| Date | Monday, January 18, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Day of the week | Monday |
| Days remaining | 91 |
| Weeks remaining | 13 weeks |
| Months remaining | 2 months, 30 days |
| Weekends to go | 13 |
| Fridays to go | 13 |
| Sleeps | 91 |
| Working days (Mon–Fri) | 65 |
| Hours remaining | 2,184 |
| Last time | Monday, January 19, 2026 (273 days ago) |
| Next year | Monday, January 17, 2028 |
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in future years?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day always falls on the third Monday of January, so the date moves every year. Here are the next 6 dates, worked out from the same rule the timer uses.
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 | Jan 18, 2027 | Monday | 91 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2028 | Jan 17, 2028 | Monday | 455 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2029 | Jan 15, 2029 | Monday | 819 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2030 | Jan 21, 2030 | Monday | 1,190 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2031 | Jan 20, 2031 | Monday | 1,554 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2032 | Jan 19, 2032 | Monday | 1,918 |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 questions
What day does Martin Luther King Jr. Day fall on in 2027?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 falls on a Monday — Monday, January 18, 2027.
How many weeks until Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
There are about 13 weeks left. The timer above counts it down to the second.
How many hours until Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Roughly 2,184 hours. Switch the timer above to hours to see the exact figure for your timezone.
How many weekends and Fridays until Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
13 weekends and 13 Fridays, counting from tomorrow up to Martin Luther King Jr. Day itself. That is 65 working days (Monday to Friday).
How many sleeps until Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
91 sleeps — one for every night between now and the morning of Monday, January 18, 2027.
How long ago was Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 was on Monday, January 19, 2026, 273 days ago.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2028?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day lands on Monday, January 17, 2028.
How many months until Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
About 3 months. Months vary in length, so the day counter above is the exact figure.
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day always on the same date?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day always falls on the third Monday of January, so the date moves every year. The table above lists the next few years so you can plan ahead.
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