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Counting down to Monday, January 18, 2027.
MLK Day 2027 falls on Monday, January 18 — a federal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Many communities observe it as a Day of Service.
Fast facts
- MLK Day is observed on the third Monday of January each year.
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929.
- It is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service.
- Banks, federal offices, and most schools are closed.