Martin Luther King Jr. Day (officially Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., [1] and often referred to shorthand as MLK Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the third Monday of January each year. ... The holiday was observed for the first time on January 20, 1986. [10]

Jan 13, 2025 · Martin Luther King Jr. Day is coming up this month, a federal holiday honoring the life and birthday of the influential civil rights leader. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming holiday, why we celebrate it and why it's more than just a long weekend.

Jan 20, 2021 · Martin Luther King Day is observed every year on the third Monday of January — on January 20 this year. King was an influential civil rights leader — best known for his work on racial equality and ending racial segregation in the United States.

Jan 13, 2025 · Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. The holiday takes place on the third Monday in January, and has done so since it was first observed. Former President Ronald Reagan...

Jan 19, 2025 · When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day? The federal government shuts down on the third Monday of every January for the day to honor Martin Luther King Jr.. This year, that day is Jan. 20. The holiday ...

Jan 9, 2025 · The annual day of remembrance for Martin Luther King Jr. is less than two weeks away, falling on Monday, Jan. 20, the same day as Inauguration Day this year.

Jan 9, 2025 · Martin Luther King Jr. Day is set to coincide with the inauguration of President Donald Trump on Jan. 20 this year.. The two federal holidays have only fallen on the same day once since Martin ...

Jan 19, 2025 · President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House is Monday. This year, his inauguration falls on the same day as the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here's what to know: The inauguration is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 20. It will take place in the Capitol rotunda in Washington ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a tireless advocate for racial equality, working classes, and the oppressed around the world. Commonly called Martin Luther King, Jr. Day or MLK Day, the third Monday of January is a federal holiday to honor his life and legacy.

Jan 8, 2025 · The annual day of remembrance for Martin Luther King Jr. is less than two weeks away, falling on Monday, Jan. 20, the same day as Inauguration Day this year.