4 hours ago · Here is a brief guide to the day. What is M.L.K. Day? The day, which falls close to Dr. King’s birthday on Jan. 15, commemorates his work in the pursuit of equal rights.

1 day ago · 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.

4 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 …

6 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 …

Do you have an extra day off next week? Many in the private and public sectors in the United States do thanks to a federal holiday honoring late civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. Martin ...

4 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 …

6 days ago · Martin Luther King Day is still a federal holiday, but President Donald Trump announced a major change in 2026. Here's what you need to know.