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 …

5 days ago · Martin Luther King, Jr., Day is a holiday in the United States honoring the achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr., a Baptist minister and civil rights leader who advocated for nonviolent …

Despite the national fervor inspired by the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s death, it took 15 years of persistence by civil rights activists for a holiday created to honor him to be approved by the federal …

22 hours ago · Since 1986, a federal holiday on the third Monday of January has celebrated the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is this Monday, Jan. 19. How did it become a federal holiday and who gets the day off? Here's what to know.

On the third Monday of every January, the United States celebrates the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., the iconic Baptist minister and activist who became one of the best-known leaders of the Civil …

Dec 29, 2025 · Read CNN’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Fast Facts and learn about the federal holiday that honors the civil rights leader.

Jan 15, 2025 · On the third Monday of January — close to King's Jan. 15 birthday — federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For...

Every January, Americans honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on a special day known as Martin Luther King Jr. Day or MLK Day. It's a time to remember Dr. King's leadership in the Civil …

Dec 1, 2025 · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a tireless advocate for racial equality, working classes, and the oppressed around the world. Commonly called Martin Luther King, Jr. Day or MLK Day, the third …