Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year, which in 2025 will be January 20th. The holiday was established in 1986 and is intended to honor King’s legacy as a civil rights leader and advocate for nonviolent social change.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a day to reflect on King’s life and work and to recommit ourselves to the principles of equality, justice, and nonviolence. It is also a day to celebrate the progress that has been made in the fight for civil rights and to recognize the work that still needs to be done.
