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When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 is on Monday, January 19, 2026 in United States.
Martin Luther King Day marks the anniversary of the date of birth of the influential American civil right leader of the same name.
See January 19 on the world mapMartin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | January 19Monday |
Questions about Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2026?
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday, January 19, 2026.
- Which countries celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day is marked in 1 country: United States.
- Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day a public holiday?
- In 2026 it's listed as an observance or regional holiday rather than a nationwide day off. Check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
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- Epiphany January 5
- Republic Day January 1
- Liberation Day January 1
- National Heroes' Day January 20
- Teachers' Day January 15
- Armed Forces Day January 20
- Isra and Mi'raj January 16
- Army Day January 6
- Orthodox New Year January 14
- Heroes' Day January 2