when is martin luther king's birthday

Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday is January 15, 1929.

Date and basic facts

• Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 , in Atlanta, Georgia.

• Many calendars and websites list January 15 each year as “Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.”

Birthday vs. MLK Day

• In the United States, the federal holiday honoring him is called Martin Luther King Jr. Day , officially “Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.” and it is observed on the third Monday of January, not always on the 15th.

• Because of this, in some years the holiday falls exactly on January 15, while in others it lands between January 16 and January 21.

Upcoming birthday context

• King’s birth date itself never changes: it is always January 15 on the calendar.

• For example, listings of his birthday dates show January 15 every year (e.g., 2026–2030), while the federal holiday date shifts year to year.

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