Your Guide to International Celebrations

When is Martin Luther King Day?

Martin Luther King Day is the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. This holiday is celebrated on a Monday close to his actual birthday.

Martin Luther King, Jr. was an important leader for the African-American civil rights movement. He won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in fighting racism and segregation through non-violent methods. King was assassinated on April 4, 1968.

Martin Luther King Day was established as a U.S. national holiday in 1986.

Year	Martin Luther King Day
2013	Monday, January 21st
2014	Monday, January 20th
2015	Monday, January 19th
2016	Monday, January 18th
2017	Monday, January 16th
2018	Monday, January 15th
2019	Monday, January 21st
2020	Monday, January 20th