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 …

1 day ago · Since 1986, a federal holiday on the third Monday of January has celebrated the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

5 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 …

Monday, January 19, 2026, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States. Here is why we celebrate this day—plus information about this influential American civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize …

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.

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

5 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 …

Jan 5, 2026 · The holiday, which falls on the third Monday in January, is held near the civil rights leader’s birthday on Jan. 15, 1929. It’s held on a Monday to allow U.S. residents a three-day weekend.

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 …

Martin Luther King Jr. Day wasn’t always accepted. Discover the history, resistance, and why this holiday still challenges America today.