Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2028

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2028 falls on Monday, January 17.

Public holiday

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2028 at a glance

Date
Monday, January 17, 2028
Day of the week
Monday
Week number
Week 3
Day of the year
Day 17 of 366
Day off
Yes, nationwide

Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management: federal holidays. More about our sources

Long weekend or extra day off?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on a Monday in 2028. That makes a long weekend of 3 days: from Saturday, January 15 to Monday, January 17. Whether you actually have the day off depends on your employer or sector.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2027, 2028 and 2029

Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on a different date every year. In 2028 it is one day earlier than in 2027, when it fell on Monday, January 18, 2027. In 2029, Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Monday, January 15, 2029.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the school holidays

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2028 falls outside the school holidays.

Other holidays in 2028

Frequently asked questions

What day is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2028?

In 2028, Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Monday, January 17, in week 3.

Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2028 a day off?

Yes, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a public holiday in the United States.