Days Until Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 Calculator

Countdown to MLK Day 2026

291

days until Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026!

9 months 21 days

41 weeks 4 days

6984 hours

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 falls on Monday, January 19.

Today is April 3, 2025.

MLK Day is 291 days away. Start planning how you'll honor Dr. King's legacy.

Future MLK Day Dates

YearDateDay of WeekNotable Events
2025January 20MondayFederal HolidayDay of Service
Half DecadeDecade
Quarter CenturyMLK Day
2026January 19MondayFederal HolidayDay of Service
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2027January 18MondayFederal HolidayDay of Service
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2028January 17MondayFederal HolidayDay of Service
MLK Day
2029January 15MondayFederal HolidayDay of Service
MLK Day
2030January 21MondayFederal HolidayDay of Service
Half DecadeDecade
MLK Day

MLK Day Countdown Calendar

Date Day of Week Days Until MLK Day Holiday
Mar 31, 2025Monday294
Apr 01, 2025Tuesday293
Apr 02, 2025Wednesday292
Apr 03, 2025Thursday291
Apr 04, 2025Friday290
Apr 05, 2025Saturday289
Apr 06, 2025Sunday288
Apr 07, 2025Monday287
Apr 08, 2025Tuesday286
Apr 09, 2025Wednesday285
Apr 10, 2025Thursday284
Apr 11, 2025Friday283
Apr 12, 2025Saturday282
Apr 13, 2025Sunday281
Apr 14, 2025Monday280
Apr 15, 2025Tuesday279
Apr 16, 2025Wednesday278
Apr 17, 2025Thursday277
Apr 18, 2025Friday276

How Many Work Days Are Left Until MLK Day?

Work Days Until MLK Day

There are approximately 198 work days left until Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025.

Calculation Details:

  • Start Date: 2025-04-03
  • End Date: 2026-01-19
  • Total Days: 291
  • Weekends Excluded: 82
  • Holidays Excluded:
    • Memorial Day (2025-05-26)
    • Juneteenth National Independence Day (2025-06-19)
    • Independence Day (2025-07-04)
    • Labor Day (2025-09-01)
    • Columbus Day (2025-10-13)
    • Veterans Day (2025-11-11)
    • Thanksgiving Day (2025-11-27)
    • Christmas Day (2025-12-25)
    • New Year's Day (2026-01-01)

This count assumes a standard Monday to Friday work week and accounts for US federal holidays.

Distribution of Days Until MLK Day

Work Days: 198 (68.5%)Weekends: 82 (28.4%)Holidays: 9 (3.1%)

Understanding the Work Days Until MLK Day Calculation

As we anticipate the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025, let's explore the method behind calculating the number of work days remaining.

The Formula

The calculation of work days until MLK Day uses the following formula:

Work Days = Total Days - (Weekends + Holidays)
Where:
- Total Days: The number of calendar days from today until MLK Day
- Weekends: The number of Saturdays and Sundays in this period
- Holidays: The number of federal holidays falling on weekdays in this period

Calculation Steps

  1. Calculate the total number of days from today until MLK Day.
  2. Determine the number of weekend days (Saturdays and Sundays) in this period.
  3. Identify the number of federal holidays that fall on weekdays during this time.
  4. Subtract the weekend days and holidays from the total days.

Example Calculation

Let's walk through an example using hypothetical dates:

Given:
- Today's date: January 1, 2025- MLK Day date: January 15, 2025
Step 1: Calculate total days
Total Days = January 15 - January 1 = 14 days

Step 2: Determine weekend days
Weekends = 14 ÷ 7 × 2 ≈ 4 days

Step 3: Identify holidays (assuming 1 federal holiday in this period)
Holidays = 1 day

Step 4: Calculate work days
Work Days = Total Days - (Weekends + Holidays)
          = 14 - (4 + 1)
          = 14 - 5
          = 9 work days

Visual Representation

  • Work Days (70.5%)
  • Weekends (27.9%)
  • Holidays (1.6%)

This diagram provides a visual breakdown of how the days until MLK Day are distributed among work days, weekends, and holidays.

Remember, the actual number of work days may vary slightly depending on the specific year and the occurrence of holidays. Use this calculation as a helpful guide for your MLK Day planning!

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