Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on the third Monday of January each year. This page shows a live countdown to the next occurrence.

How do I put a MLK Day countdown on my iPhone?

The Rouse app for iOS includes a one-tap MLK Day countdown template. It recurs yearly and auto-advances after each occurrence, supports up to 5 alerts (for example, 1 day before), and can appear on your Lock Screen as a widget. Free accounts include 2 countdowns.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on the third Monday of January each year.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the third Monday of January, honors the civil rights leader's legacy. It's a federal holiday and a national day of service in the United States.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on the third Monday of January each year.

Keep this countdown on your iPhone

The Rouse app includes a one-tap MLK Day template — dated correctly, recurring every year, and rolling forward automatically the moment it passes. Add up to 5 alerts ("1 week before", "1 day before"), pin it to your Lock Screen widget, and tap the display to switch between days, weeks, or full units. 2 countdowns are free.

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