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Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025:Are government offices open or closed? What to know. James Earl Ray confessed to shooting King and was sentenced to 99 years in prison. King's killing sent Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is celebrated each year in January to honor and remember the Civil Rights leader. His work has inspired millions, even decades after his death. While the Civil 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 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, honoring the life and birthday of America’s civil rights movement icon, is January 20, 2025. The federal holiday is observed annually on the third Monday of January. The holiday is observed each year on the third Monday of January due to the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which former President Lyndon B. Johnson What's open on MLK Day 2025 Most grocery stores, restaurant chains, and major retail stores will be open on Jan. 20 with standard store hours. This includes Costco, Target, and Walmart, among others. 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. U.S. Democratic Rep. John Conyers of Michigan, one of the longest-serving members of Congress known for his liberal stance on civil rights, proposed legislation to recognize King four days after FILE – King Center CEO Bernice King, daughter of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., speaks during a news conference at the King Center in Atlanta, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Kate Brumback, File) Martin Luther King Jr. leads the Walk to Freedom through downtown Detroit on June 23, 1963. MLK Day will be observed on Jan. 20. Bettmann Archive The first holiday of the year was just a couple of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday honoring the life and birthday of an icon of America's civil rights movement, is this month. The holiday, observed annually on the third Monday of January, falls on Jan. 20 this year. Here's everything to know about Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday honoring the life and birthday of an icon of America's civil rights movement, is this month. The holiday, observed annually on the third Monday of The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated with parades and festivals. Melbourne MLK Jr. Day Celebration Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Here’s what’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025. Retail and grocery Major US retailers and grocers — such as Target, Walmart and Kroger — will be open on MLK Day. Editor’s Note: If you know of an event celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., send us the information at WROCDigital@nexstar.tv. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on January 20 this year and the Rochester community has many events planned to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King. News 8 has [] 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 first Martin Luther King Jr. Day was January 20, 1986. Coretta Scott King, the wife of Dr. King, had a great idea in the year prior to the first observance of the federal holiday. Speaking at Join us on Monday, January 20th, 2025, as we gather at DeVos Place, Downtown Grand Rapids, for a morning filled with purpose, unity, and the indomitable spirit of progress. We come together to celebrate the enduring legacy of a visionary leader who dedicated his life to advancing civil rights, equality, and justice for all. This year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be recognized on Monday, Jan. 20. Why is MLK Day on the 20th? This year, the holiday coincides with the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. While presidential inaugurations always occur on January 20, MLK Day is a different date each year. It is set to fall on the third Monday of January.
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