Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day) is a U.S. federal holiday observed annually on the third Monday of January to honor the life and legacy of the influential civil rights leader.
- Date of Observance: The third Monday of January each year. In 2026, it falls on January 19.
- Significance: The day commemorates Dr. King's contributions to the civil rights movement, which advocated for racial equality, an end to segregation, and voting rights through nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience.
- Federal Holiday: It was signed into law as a federal holiday by President Ronald Reagan in November 1983 and was first observed nationwide in 1986. All 50 states officially recognized the holiday by 2000.
- Day of Service: Congress has designated MLK Day as a national day of service, encouraging Americans to volunteer in their communities and work toward his vision of a "beloved community". The common phrase associated with this is "a day on, not a day off".
M.L.K. Day
🙏🏾 A Day to Reflect on His Life🙏
How We All Can Make a Difference
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Mahalia Jackson 🎼 Singing
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Martin Luther King Jr Preaching
How We All Can Make a Difference

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Mahalia Jackson 🎼 Singing
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Martin Luther King Jr Preaching
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Inside the Friendship Between
MLK Jr. & the Surgeon
Who Saved Him

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Inside the Friendship Between
MLK Jr. & the Surgeon
Who Saved Him

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Woman Who Almost Killed 😥 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.


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What is Open and Closed?
As a federal holiday, certain services and institutions are generally closed, while many private businesses remain open.
- Closed:
- Federal government offices and courts.
- U.S. Post Offices (no regular mail delivery).
- Most banks and the stock market.
- Most schools and public libraries.
- Open:
- Most major retailers and grocery stores (e.g., Target, Walmart, Costco) typically remain open.
- Many restaurants and private companies are open, though hours may vary.




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