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 …

3 uur geleden · Since 1986, a federal holiday on the third Monday of January has celebrated the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

1 dag geleden · 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 dagen geleden · 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 …

4 dagen geleden · 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 …

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

Here's everything to know about Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026, including when it is, why we celebrate and what will be open in Mississippi.

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 Rights …

Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader.

2 dagen geleden · What's open and closed on MLK Day? Everything to know about the federal holiday, and how you can honor the civil rights leader. From post offices to pharmacies, here's how the holiday …