About the MLK Day countdown
Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on the third Monday of January in the United States, honoring the civil rights leader's birthday. The counter above calculates the exact date automatically and ticks down live.
- MLK Day is a US federal holiday held on the third Monday of January
- It has been observed nationwide in all 50 states since 2000
- The date is chosen to fall near Dr. King's birthday, January 15
Frequently Asked Questions
When is MLK Day this year?
The counter above already targets the third Monday of January for the current year — watch the days tick down to the exact date.
Why doesn't MLK Day fall on January 15 every year?
The holiday is fixed to the third Monday of January rather than Dr. King's exact birthday, so the date shifts slightly each year.
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