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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 in his honor is timed to honor King's This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 17 January 2025. There is 1 pending revision awaiting review. U.S. holiday, 3rd Monday of January Martin Luther King Jr. Day King in 1965 Official name Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Also called MLK Day, King Day, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Type Federal Date Third Monday in January 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Day’s reach has only grown in its 42 years. It’s the only federal holiday where you take a “day on, not a day off.” In 1994, President Bill Clinton signed into law A ‘day on, not a day off’ Martin Luther King Jr. Day’s reach has only grown in its 42 years. It’s the only federal holiday where you take a “day on, not a day off.” In 1994, President Bill Clinton signed into law Congressman John Lewis and Sen. Harris Wofford’s legislation making it a National Day of Service. 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 January 20 marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of the American civil rights icon who was assassinated in 1968. The holiday didn’t come Since 1986, the third Monday of each January has been observed as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. While today it may seem obvious that such a groundbreaking leader and activist would have his legacy and achievements celebrated on the national level, the drawn-out process to approve this federal holiday is one that is less known. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day is usually celebrated with marches and parades and with speeches by civil rights leaders and politicians. Individuals and organizations also undertake volunteer efforts in support of what is often called the MLK Day of Service. MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated by Congress as a National Day of Service. In partnership with the Census Bureau, AmeriCorps conducts a longitudinal survey every two years about volunteerism and other forms of civic engagement in the United States. Martin Luther King Jr. may now be a nationally revered Civil Rights icon whose legacy is celebrated every January, but the road to name a federal holiday in his honor was not an easy one. Learn about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., his American civil rights legacy, and ways to celebrate MLK Day in the United States on Monday, January 20, 2025. Jan. 18 commemorates the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It’s a national holiday in the United States that serves as a time for reflection and community engagement to honor his social activism. While King’s legacy is felt throughout the world, only a few other countries honor and celebrate his legacy. The same day as MLK Day. This year Jan. 20 will be both Donald Trump's Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. According to USA TODAY, this coincidence has occurred only three times in This year Jan. 20 will be both Donald Trump's Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. According to USA TODAY, this coincidence has occurred only three times in the past, and they were all Martin Luther King Jr. day is on Jan. 20. Primary On MLK Day, let’s celebrate this hero for what he believed in But he’d likely be dismayed at today’s America, and not only by the When Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s life was taken on April 4, 1968, he was only 39 years old, exactly half the age of President Trump, who will be 78 when he is inaugurated as America’s 47th The day commemorates the life and work of Dr. King, who was a Baptist minister and prominent leader in the American civil rights movement. MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. King Day is free with membership or park admission. Children Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always scheduled to take place on the third Monday in January. President Ronald Regan signed the bill creating the holiday into federal law in 1983. MLK National Day of Service Program 2025: Monday, Jan. 20. Kids Impact Community is holding a national day of service program from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 20 at Congregation Shalom Add to Calendar 2025-01-20 12:00:00 2025-01-20 15:00:00 Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy at Chavis Park John Chavis Memorial Park 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Raleigh, NC 27601 City of Raleigh 919-996-6590 America/New_York public
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