Quick Reference: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Next MLK Day: Monday, January 18, 2027 Date rule: Always the third Monday of January Federal holiday since: First observed January 20, 1986 (signed into law November 2, 1983) Also known as: The National Day of Service, established by federal law in 1994 Five-year outlook: 2027 Jan 18,

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