Days Until Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 Calculator

Countdown to MLK Day 2026

161

days until Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026!

5 months 11 days

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

Today is August 11, 2025.

MLK Day is 161 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
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2030January 21MondayFederal HolidayDay of Service
Half DecadeDecade
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MLK Day Countdown Calendar

Date Day of Week Days Until MLK Day Holiday
Aug 08, 2025Friday164
Aug 09, 2025Saturday163
Aug 10, 2025Sunday162
Aug 11, 2025Monday161
Aug 12, 2025Tuesday160International Youth Day
Aug 13, 2025Wednesday159
Aug 14, 2025Thursday158
Aug 15, 2025Friday157
Aug 16, 2025Saturday156
Aug 17, 2025Sunday155
Aug 18, 2025Monday154
Aug 19, 2025Tuesday153
Aug 20, 2025Wednesday152
Aug 21, 2025Thursday151
Aug 22, 2025Friday150
Aug 23, 2025Saturday149
Aug 24, 2025Sunday148
Aug 25, 2025Monday147
Aug 26, 2025Tuesday146

How Many Work Days Are Left Until MLK Day?

Work Days Until MLK Day

There are approximately 109 work days left until Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025.

Calculation Details:

  • Start Date: 2025-08-11
  • End Date: 2026-01-19
  • Total Days: 161
  • Weekends Excluded: 46
  • Holidays Excluded:
    • 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: 109 (67.7%)Weekends: 46 (28.6%)Holidays: 6 (3.7%)

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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