Primary source
- OPM — Federal Holidays (opm.gov)
- Federal Reserve — Holidays Observed (K.8) (federalreserve.gov)
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027: date and what it affects
As of : Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027, per the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Federal Reserve Banks are closed that day. It is a federal holiday for most federal employees, not for private employers.
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Key facts
- Date on the OPM calendar: Monday, January 18, 2027
- Statutory date: Monday, January 18, 2027
- Federal Reserve Banks: closed
- Applies to: most federal employees (federal holiday)
What it affects
- It is a federal holiday for most federal employees; it does not automatically bind private employers or states.
- Federal Reserve Banks are closed.
Extended data
| Measure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Observed date (OPM calendar) | Monday, January 18, 2027 | OPM — Federal Holidays |
| Statutory date | Monday, January 18, 2027 | OPM — Federal Holidays |
| Federal Reserve Banks | closed | Federal Reserve — Holidays Observed (K.8) |
Formula: observed date = statutory date; if it falls on a Saturday → the preceding Friday; if on a Sunday → the following Monday
Worked example: Monday, January 18, 2027 is a weekday: no shift.
Questions
Which day is Martin Luther King Jr. Day observed in 2027?
OPM lists Monday, January 18, 2027.
Are Federal Reserve Banks closed?
Yes, they are closed that day.
Does it change Social Security payments?
No payment group has a scheduled SSA payment on that day under SSA's rule (20 CFR 404.1807).
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