2 days ago · The first federal holiday of 2026 is straight ahead. Martin Luther King Jr. Day each year falls on the third Monday in January - near the civil rights leader’s birthday on Jan. 15, 1929.

3 days ago · Here's what’s open and closed at Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the holiday's significance, and the full list of federal holidays for 2026.

6 days ago · When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2026? This year, the holiday is observed on Monday, Jan. 19. Why is Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the third Monday in January?

3 days ago · Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. MLK Day is celebrated every year on the third Monday in January, which places it close to Dr. King’s birthday, …

Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader.

Jan 2, 2026 · Learn when Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 will be observed in the United States, why the holiday matters, and how people honor the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dec 4, 2025 · The third Monday in January is Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 19, 2026). Learn who Dr. King was and about the Civil Rights movement he championed.

6 days ago · When is MLK Day 2026? Find the date for Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday, federal closures, and Day of Service events.

2 days ago · Martin Luther King Day 2026 is an annual federal American holiday that celebrates the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15). It celebrates the life and achievements of this …

6 days ago · Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which honors the life and legacy of the civil rights leader, is the next federal holiday to be celebrated in 2026, now that New Year’s Day has come and gone.