Is there school on MLK Day 2027 in Miami-Dade?
- Fri, Jan 15 is a teacher planning day and Mon, Jan 18 is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so it’s a 4-day weekend.
- Thu, Jan 14 ends the second grading period (the first semester).
- Back to school Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
Day by day
| Fri, Jan 15 | Teacher planning day |
|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Tue, Jan 19 | Back to school |
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the civil rights leader. It’s a federal holiday on the third Monday of January, first observed in 1986. The district calls it “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday.”
Dr. King was born on Jan 15, 1929. In 2027, Jan 15 is also a no-school day (a teacher planning day), which makes a 4-day weekend.
3 ideas for the day
- FreeSouth Pointe ParkPlaygrounds, a long pier and ocean views. Free entry, paid parking · South BeachHours and tickets
- Rainy dayFrost ScienceAquarium, planetarium and science exhibits under one roof · Downtown MiamiHours and tickets
- SpecialZoo MiamiA big zoo with animals from around the world. Free parking · Southwest Miami-DadeHours and tickets
Hours and prices change, so check the official site before you go.
Unofficial parent guide · Dates from the official M-DCPS 2026–27 calendar · checked Oct 21, 2026
Common questions
Is there school on MLK Day 2027 in Miami-Dade?
No. Students are off Fri–Mon, Jan 15–18, 2027 with no school for Miami-Dade County Public Schools students. School is back Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the civil rights leader. It’s a federal holiday on the third Monday of January, first observed in 1986. The district calls it “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday.” Dr. King was born on Jan 15, 1929. In 2027, Jan 15 is also a no-school day (a teacher planning day), which makes a 4-day weekend.
Where do these dates come from?
The official M-DCPS 2026–27 Elementary & Secondary school calendar, last checked Oct 21, 2026.