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 …

2 days ago · The first federal holiday of 2026 is straight ahead. Martin Luther King Jr. Day each year falls on the third Monday in January - near the civil rights leader’s birthday on Jan. 15, 1929. It’s ...

3 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 …

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.

5 days ago · The path to establishing a federal holiday for Martin Luther King Jr. was a long and challenging process. MLK Day became an official federal holiday in 1983, but it was first observed in …

3 days ago · The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday celebrates the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America. We commemorate the timeless values he taught us through his …

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 …

5 days ago · Martin Luther King Jr. Day is soon: How the civil rights leader inspired a federal holiday The holiday wasn't officially adopted until 15 years after King's assassination.

Monday, January 19, 2026, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States. Here is why we celebrate this day—plus information about this influential American civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize …

5 days ago · Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on Monday, January 19, 2026. President Trump rescinded fee-free days at national parks for MLK Day and Juneteenth 2026. Federal offices, …