About Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the civil rights leader; observed on the third Monday of January in the United States.
Quick facts: Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026
| Date | Monday, January 19, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Day of week | Monday |
| Month | January 2026 |
| ISO date | 2026-01-19 |
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