Martin Luther King, MLK Day

32 things you may not know about Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements and political changes.
When is MLK Day 2025? How Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday became a federal holiday
Next Monday marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of the American civil rights icon..
Why Martin Luther King Jr. Day Will Look a Little Different This Year
Bill Clinton and Barack Obama previously took presidential oaths of office on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. However, in both cases, the men were starting their second consecutive te
What’s open, what’s closed: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Inauguration Day 2025
Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day fall on the same Monday this year. In addition to holiday closures, there will be additional schedule changes to services across the D.C. area.
What is MLK Day? What to know about the federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day collide for 3rd time in history: when were the others?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day overlap for the third time in the history of the United States. Citizens across the country are in high spirits as they recall the efforts and sacrifices of Martin Luther King Jr.
A look at the long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.
MLK Day events across NYC area honor legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Organizations across the NYC area are marking MLK Day with special events honoring the civil rights leader's legacy.
Are banks, post offices open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? See what's closed Monday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which means federal employees and many other workers will have the day off. This year, the holiday honoring the life and legacy of the American civil rights icon also coincides with President-elect Donald Trump's Inauguration Day.
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Inauguration Day and MLK Day fall on same day in 2025. Here's the last time that happened
So, while he started his second term on Sunday, Jan. 20, his public ceremony was held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Inauguration Day was not initially held on Jan. 20. When George ...
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The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: When did it become a holiday? What to know about his assassination
One of the most notable is King. From standing on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington ... like somebody to mention that day that Martin Luther King, Jr., tried to give his ...
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Trump references Martin Luther King Jr. during inauguration speech
President Donald Trump speaks during the 60th presidential inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington ... is Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Is Costco open on MLK Day 2025? Store hours for Jan. 20
If you’re hoping to stop at Costco on MLK Day 2025, which falls on Monday, Jan. 20, here’s everything you need to know.