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.

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 21, 2025 · Martin Luther King, Jr., Day is a holiday in the United States honouring the achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr., a Baptist minister and civil rights leader who advocated for nonviolent resistance against racial segregation.

Jan 20, 2025 · Here’s what you need to know about how Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a holiday. When is MLK Day 2025? Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Jan. 20, 2025. This year, the inauguration ...

Jan 15, 2025 · On the third Monday of January — close to King’s Jan. 15 birthday — federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day....

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 15, 2025 · On the third Monday of January — close to King’s Jan. 15 birthday — federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For some, the holiday is just that — time off from work or school.

Jan 14, 2024 · For 15 years after Martin Luther King Jr.'s death activists rallied to make MLK Day a federal holiday. Here's how it happened.

In the United States, Martin Luther King, Jr., Day is observed annually on the third Monday in January. The day commemorates the life and work of Dr. King, who was a Baptist minister and prominent leader in the American civil rights movement.

The day began with Martin Luther King III placing a wreath at his father’s grave, followed by notable speakers. The congregation sang “We Shall Overcome,” people drove cars with headlights on, and a Black state senator introduced a King holiday bill for Georgia.