NBC Only Network Airing Late-Night TV on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
NBC is making a notable decision this Martin Luther King Jr. Day by airing late-night programming. The network will feature new episodes of both The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Late Night with Seth Meyers. This move sets NBC apart, as it becomes the only broadcast network airing original late-night content during the holiday.
NBC’s Unique Programming for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
While NBC retains its late-night offerings, other major networks will not air new episodes. Notably, shows like The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel Live! have opted for reruns or complete cancellations.
- NBC Late Night Shows:
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
- Late Night with Seth Meyers
- Networks Not Airing New Episodes:
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- The Daily Show
- Other Programming:
- Gutfeld! on Fox News will air a new episode at 10:00 PM.
- Comedy Central will replace The Daily Show with an episode of Family Guy.
Trends in Late Night Programming
The scheduling choices reflect a significant shift in late-night TV treatment of the holiday. Last year, all major shows aired new episodes, which coincided with a major political event: Donald Trump’s second inauguration.
However, since 2021, The Daily Show has seldom aired new episodes on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. By 2024, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert followed this trend. Additionally, 2026 marks the first year that Jimmy Kimmel Live! has chosen to take the night off.
Looking Ahead
Although NBC continues to air original content today, it will temporarily suspend its late-night shows starting on February 9. This pause is due to NBC’s coverage of the Winter Olympics, which will last for two weeks.
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