Mlk 2024 Date. Martin luther king day is observed every year on the third monday of january — on january 20 this year. For 15 years after martin luther king jr.'s death activists rallied to make mlk day a federal holiday.

King, national park service sites will have free admission for everyone on monday, january 15, 2024, as the first fee free day of the year. Day is observed annually on the third monday of january.