The first federal holiday of 2026 is straight ahead — MLK Day, Monday, January 19th, 2026.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day each year falls on the third Monday in January – near the civil rights leader’s birthday on Jan. 15, 1929. It’s held on a Monday to allow U.S. residents a three-day weekend.
There are numerous events to celebrate, including concerts, parades, spoken word performances, and much more.
Events include:
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