How many days until Martin Luther King Jr. Day
How many days until Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 146 days. The next date is Monday, January 18, 2027. The count is whole midnights from today in UTC. This is not a ticking clock. The holiday page has the rule, sources, and what typically stops.
Days until Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Rule, sources, and what typically stops: Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 . Compare several dates on how many days until.
Other named days from today
| Day | Next date | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | 13 days |
| Columbus Day | October 12, 2026 | 48 days |
| Halloween | October 31, 2026 | 67 days |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 | 78 days |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 26, 2026 | 93 days |
| Christmas Eve | December 24, 2026 | 121 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | 122 days |
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2027 | 129 days |
| Chinese New Year | February 6, 2027 | 165 days |
| Valentine’s Day | February 14, 2027 | 173 days |
| Presidents’ Day | February 15, 2027 | 174 days |
| Easter | March 28, 2027 | 215 days |
| Mother’s Day | May 9, 2027 | 257 days |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | 279 days |
| Juneteenth | June 18, 2027 | 297 days |
| Father’s Day | June 20, 2027 | 299 days |
| Independence Day | July 5, 2027 | 314 days |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day countdown FAQ
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
The next occurrence is Monday, January 18, 2027 (Monday). The third Monday in January.
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day a public holiday?
Yes at federal level. Federal offices close on the observed date. This page counts to that observed date, not a private employer’s policy.
Does this count today?
The main figure is whole midnights between the From date and the target, in UTC. The target day itself reads as 0. Turn on inclusive dates to count every calendar date in the span, which is one more than that midnight count.
How is this different from the generic how-many-days tool?
This URL is only “how many days until Martin Luther King Jr. Day.” The generic tool defaults to Christmas and lets you add several dates. Countdown is the next federal holiday, not this named day.