When Is MLK Day 2027?
MLK Day 2027 falls on Monday, January 18, 2027.
MLK Day 2027 falls on Monday, January 18, 2027 â a Monday. That is 87 days from today. The date is confirmed, so the only thing that moves is the countdown itself.
| Year | Date | Day of week |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Mon 18 Jan 2027 | Monday |
| 2028 | Tue 18 Jan 2028 | Tuesday |
| 2029 | Thu 18 Jan 2029 | Thursday |
| 2030 | Fri 18 Jan 2030 | Friday |
| 2031 | Sat 18 Jan 2031 | Saturday |
| 2032 | Sun 18 Jan 2032 | Sunday |
Why the day of the week moves
A date advances by one weekday each year, because 365 days is 52 weeks plus one day. In a leap year it advances by two, which is why the weekday occasionally jumps. Over the six years in the table above you can watch both patterns: the single-step years and the leap-year double step.
This matters more than it sounds if you are planning around a weekend. An event that lands on a Saturday this year may fall midweek in two years' time, which changes everything from travel to time off.
About MLK Day 2027
MLK Day 2027 falls on Monday, January 18, 2027. The third Monday of January, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. around his January 15 birthday â the only federal holiday designated a national day of service.
The live counter above updates every second and automatically switches to 'days since' once the day arrives.
Quick facts
| Date | Monday, January 18, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Category | Holiday / observance |