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When is Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. 2012?
Monday, January 16, 2012
Monday · US week 3 · ISO week 2012-W03
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Day of the week and countdown for each year — computed from the holiday rule in our database.
| Year | Date | Day | Days to go |
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| 2012 | January 16, 2012 | Monday | Passed |
| 2013 | January 21, 2013 | Monday | Passed |
| 2014 | January 20, 2014 | Monday | Passed |
| 2015 | January 19, 2015 | Monday | Passed |
| 2016 | January 18, 2016 | Monday | Passed |
| 2017 | January 16, 2017 | Monday | Passed |
| 2018 | January 15, 2018 | Monday | Passed |
| 2019 | January 21, 2019 | Monday | Passed |
| 2020 | January 20, 2020 | Monday | Passed |
| 2021 | January 18, 2021 | Monday | Passed |
What is Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.?
Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. is a US federal holiday. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the third Monday in January each year, honoring Dr. King's January 15 birthday.
Americans use this date for planning time off, travel, school events, and retail promotions. Mark it on your 2012 calendar early so team schedules and family plans stay aligned with public closures and local observances.
When is Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the third Monday in January each year, honoring Dr. King's January 15 birthday. The countdown and next-ten-years table above lists exact weekdays for 2012 and future years, including how many days remain until the next occurrence.
Floating holidays shift on the calendar; fixed dates like July 4 or December 25 stay on the same month and day every year. If the date falls on a weekend, federal observance may move to an adjacent weekday—confirm with your employer for time-off policies.
History and background
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led the American civil rights movement until his assassination in 1968. The federal holiday was signed into law in 1983 and first observed nationally in 1986.
Understanding the history helps explain why schools, media, and local governments schedule related events around the same season each year.
How people observe Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
Communities hold marches, service projects, educational programs, and church services. Many schools use the day for teaching about civil rights history.
Neighborhoods and workplaces vary: some close entirely on federal holidays, while cultural observances may continue with normal business hours. Check local listings for parades, sales, or volunteer opportunities tied to this date.
Calendar planning tip
Mark the third Monday in January on your 2012 planner. Expect federal closures and schedule volunteer events early in the month.
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Frequently asked questions
When is MLK Day in 2012?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the third Monday in January. See the date table above for the exact weekday in 2012.
Is MLK Day a federal holiday?
Yes. It is a federal holiday; many schools and businesses close, though some remain open.
Why is it on a Monday?
The Uniform Monday Holiday Act moved several observances to Mondays to create long weekends and reduce midweek disruptions.