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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. 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 In 1983, about 20 years after King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, legislation for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the third Monday of January cleared Congress and President Ronald Reagan signed Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, in the United States, holiday (third Monday in January) honouring the achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr. A Baptist minister who advocated the use of nonviolent means to end racial segregation, he first came to national prominence during a bus boycott by African Americans in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955. 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 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. When is MLK Day? The government shuts down the third Monday in January to honor Martin Luther King Jr., also known as MLK Day. This year that day is Jan. 20. When is Inauguration 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. His life and achievements are remembered and celebrated on this day. 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. Observed the third Monday in January, celebrating the life and achievements of the Civil Rights leader, as well as a commitment to service. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday celebrates the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America. Martin Luther King Day also called MLK Day, King Day, and Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Day is observed on the third Monday of January, which is close to King's actual birthday on January 15. The earliest Monday the holiday will ever be celebrated is January 15th and the latest is January 21st. The United States will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20. Some businesses may be closed or have modified hours in observance of the holiday. The holiday was set to be observed on the third Monday in January, near King Jr.'s birthday on January 15. The first official Martin Luther King Jr. Day was celebrated on January 20, 1986. Martin Luther King Jr. on the power of voting 01:34. The U.S. is marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to honor the life of the civil rights icon. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY. On the third Monday in January, Martin Luther King Jr Day honors the American clergyman, activist, Civil Rights Movement leader. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.(January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) is best known for his role in advancing civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience. The earliest Monday for MLK day occurs on January 15, while the latest date is the 21st. In 2024, the third Monday coincided with Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, and it last occurred on January 21, 2019. Read on to learn more about Martin Luther King Day's history and its occurrence on Trump's second inauguration. Every third Monday of January, the United States observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday to honor the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther Event Summary On Monday, January 20, 2025, the Northern California Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Foundation is hosting a march honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The march is expected to draw 4-5,000 people. The march begins at 11:00 from Caltrain’s 4th and King Station. The march will continue through Mission Bay and conclude at Yerba Buena Gardens at Howard & 3rd with a Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader. He is most well-known for his campaigns to end racial segregation on public transport and for racial equality in the United States. On January 20, 2024, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.As a former teacher, I would always look for educational resources that would honor Dr. King. The great news is that there are many free high-quality, digital resources available through SCETV that you can use in your classroom. These materials are available for all grade levels, and many are downloadable.
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