Countdown to Martin Luther King Jr. Day
When exactly is MLK Day this year? Track the live countdown with days, hours, and minutes — the date shifts every year, so let the timer do the math.
Last updated: April 20, 2026
Next occurrence
Monday, January 18, 2027
273
Days
39
Weeks
9.0
Months
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Frequently asked questions
Does the count include today?
No — the count shows full days remaining. If Martin Luther King Jr. Day is tomorrow, the count shows 1.
What timezone is used?
The day count and live timer are both based on your local date and time.
How are leap years handled?
The date logic uses standard JavaScript Date arithmetic, which correctly accounts for leap years.