Days Until Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 Calculator

Countdown to MLK Day 2026

255

days until Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026!

8 months 15 days

36 weeks 3 days

6120 hours

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

Today is May 9, 2025.

MLK Day is 255 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
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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
May 06, 2025Tuesday258
May 07, 2025Wednesday257
May 08, 2025Thursday256
May 09, 2025Friday255
May 10, 2025Saturday254
May 11, 2025Sunday253Mother's Day
May 12, 2025Monday252
May 13, 2025Tuesday251
May 14, 2025Wednesday250
May 15, 2025Thursday249
May 16, 2025Friday248
May 17, 2025Saturday247
May 18, 2025Sunday246
May 19, 2025Monday245
May 20, 2025Tuesday244
May 21, 2025Wednesday243
May 22, 2025Thursday242
May 23, 2025Friday241
May 24, 2025Saturday240

How Many Work Days Are Left Until MLK Day?

Work Days Until MLK Day

There are approximately 172 work days left until Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025.

Calculation Details:

  • Start Date: 2025-05-09
  • End Date: 2026-01-19
  • Total Days: 255
  • Weekends Excluded: 72
  • 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: 172 (68%)Weekends: 72 (28.5%)Holidays: 9 (3.6%)

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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