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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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed on the third Monday of January each year, is a time to honor the life, legacy, and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the most prominent leader of the Countdown to MLK Day 2025! See how many days remain and uncover inspiring ways to celebrate Dr. King's legacy with impactful events and activities! Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day) honors the civil rights leader with events and volunteer opportunities. Oakland County offers in-person events, including free park entry, sign-making, marches, and celebrations. 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. When is MLK Jr. Day 2025? This Yes; MLK Day is a federal holiday. According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, federal offices will be closed, and federal workers will have a paid day off. Here’s what to know ATLANTA, GA — The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center) proudly announces the 40th official King Holiday Observance (KHO) event schedule, culminating in the celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday on January 20th, 2025. This year marks what would have been Dr. King’s 96th birthday. Here’s what to know about Martin Luther King Jr., why we celebrate his impact each year and when MLK Day is in 2025. Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Microsoft Education tools. Discover creative ways to teach about Dr. King's legacy and lasting impact. On January 20, 2025, the United States honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s significant contributions to civil rights and equality. Designated as "a day on, not a day off," Martin Luther King Jr.’s National Day of Service is a federal holiday observed on the third Monday in January. A Night of the Arts — Celebrate King Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on the third Monday of January — this year that will fall on Monday, Jan. 20. It is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service in honor of Dr. King, a civil rights leader. On Jan. 18, the 2025 MLK Holiday 20th Annual Peace Walk and Parade will be taking place in D.C. Celebrating King’s legacy with the theme “Commit to the Noble Struggle for Equal Rights,” the However, it wasn’t until 2000 that all 50 states officially recognized and observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In 1994, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service was established as a way to honor Dr. King’s legacy through acts of community service and volunteerism. This initiative encourages individuals to dedicate the holiday as a “day My Sister’s Closet will host around 160 volunteers to honor the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Volunteer shifts are two hours long and include responsibilities such as setting up breakfast and organizing large batches of clothes. Event organizers will read MLK quotes at the top of every hour. MLK Day of Service is observed on the third Monday of every month. In 2025, MLK Day of Service will be on Monday, January 20. The MLK Day of Service is also observed as part of the calendar for National Mentoring Month every January, which aims to spotlight the importance of mentorship in personal and professional growth. Mentorship, after all Martin Luther King Jr. Day, celebrated on Monday, Jan. 20, is an opportunity to honor the life of Dr. King — a visionary civil rights leader whose dream of equality still resonates for millions of Americans today. 1. Promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion. Celebrating MLK Day at work reinforces a commitment to equality, respect, and social justice. Hosting MLK Day events, such as team reflections or service projects, encourages open conversations around race, equity, and the shared responsibility of fostering an inclusive workplace. 48th Annual MLK PaRADE. Along with Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation Dept., from 12 noon - 5 p.m. at the MLK Memorial Park at 6000 NW 32nd Ct., corporations, community and civic groups will collaborate to produce cultural programs, entertainment performances, and culinary experiences--all designed to honor, promote, unify, and preserve our local, vibrant African and Caribbean heritage. The 43rd annual MLK Celebration will include a vendor fair from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, at the Pilgrim Congregational Church, 600 N. Garey Ave. The free event will also include a program with keynote speaker Dr. Joy DeGruy will be held, followed by the Youth Social Justice Awards honoring eight
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