Countdown overview
Martin Luther King Jr. Day — MLK Day (third Monday in January). Using a static reference of January 1, 2026, the next occurrence is Monday, January 19, 2026 (18 days). The widget above updates from today's date in your browser.
How the countdown works
We compute the next calendar occurrence of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, including movable holidays like Thanksgiving and Easter. The difference between today (local midnight) and that date is the number of days remaining.
Planning tip
Use this page for travel, shopping, or school planning. For any custom date, try the days until calculator.