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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
A US federal holiday honouring the civil rights leader, held on the third Monday in January.
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OrganiserUS federal government
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Last checked19 October 2026
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About the day
A US federal holiday honouring the civil rights leader, held on the third Monday in January.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 18 January 2027 | USA | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Monday 17 January 2028 | USA | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | Monday 15 January 2029 | USA | Set by a fixed rule |
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