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Every year on MLK Day, the federal government closes and citizens across the U.S. take part in a day of service. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025:Are government offices open or closed? What to MLK Day is one of seven free entrance days in 2025. Government agencies Most nonessential government services like the DMV, libraries and city offices will be closed. Yolanda Renee King, the only grandchild of MLK Jr., reflects on her family's legacy 06:01. Monday marks an unusual coincidence with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday, falling on the 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 will be observed on Jan. 20, 2025. In honor of the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., national parks will waive entrance fees for everyone on Monday, January 20, 2025, as the first fee free day of the year. It is also a day of service when thousands of volunteers participate in service projects across the country, including at national parks. Day of Week Holiday Name; January 1 Wednesday: New Year’s Day: January 20 Monday: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. January 20 [1] Monday: Inauguration Day: February 17 Monday: Washington’s Birthday (aka Presidents Day) May 26 Monday: Memorial Day: June 19 Thursday: Juneteenth National Independence Day: July 4 Friday: Independence Day Our federal offices and our Federal Student Aid processors and contact centers will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, to observe the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday, and Inauguration Day. See below for additional information. Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. State government offices are closed. 2025: Mon: Jan 20: Martin Luther King Jr (See 5 U.S.C. 6103(c).) For Federal employees who work in the District of Columbia, Montgomery or Prince George's Counties in Maryland, Arlington or Fairfax Counties in Virginia, or the cities of Alexandria or Fairfax in Virginia, Inauguration Day is observed concurrently with the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday. For more information, registration, ticket purchase, and up-to-date details about KHO 2025, please visit King Holiday 2025 – The King Center (*) Requires Registration. About The King Center. The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center) is a 501(c) (3) organization established in 1968 by Mrs. Coretta Scott King. This closing celebration will include community leaders and inspiring performances by Billy Steele and Fellowship Baptist Church, Jamecia Bennett, and Known MPLS. Dr. Yohuru Williams will MC and host a fireside chat with Dr. Stacie Stanley, and revered elders Josie R. Johnson and Dr. Reatha Clark King. Other Parking: 500 Attendees: 1500 « King Day 2025 King Day 2025; Warner Brothers Television »; Back to Top; Conditions of Use; Privacy Policy; Accessibility As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday In that same spirit, the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, through their Community Relations Committee, came together to expand our community’s observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day through the Charlotte-Mecklenburg MLK National Holiday Celebration. Through these events, we celebrate those who are committed to carrying Dr. King MLK Day of Service at West Mill Creek. 9:00 a.m. to noon. West Mill Creek Playground—5100 Parrish Street, 19139. The West Mill Creek Playground will be holding a day of service for Martin Luther King Day. We are seeking volunteers to assist with clean up (indoor and outdoor of playground) and hat and glove handout. On MLK Day, Monday, January 20, 2025, enjoy a community breakfast at CW Thomas Park, followed by a lively parade starting at the park and concluding at Frost Park. The celebration continues at Frost Park with live entertainment, inspiring speeches, and activities for all ages. Add to Calendar 2025-01-19 11:00:00 2025-01-19 11:00:00 MLK Social Justice Sunday 419 S. Salem Street, Apex, NC 27502 City of Raleigh Department of Equity and Inclusionequity@raleighnc.gov919-996-5740 America/New_York public Join us at the Two Mississippi Museums Saturday, January 18, through Tuesday, January 21, to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. MLK Night of Culture, inspired by the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, will take place at 6 p.m. Monday, January 20.
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