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 …

4 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 …

1 day ago · 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.

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.

6 days ago · Martin Luther King Day is still a federal holiday, but President Donald Trump announced a major change in 2026. Here's what you need to know.

4 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 …

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.

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 …

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.

2 days ago · Here's what to know about the man and the holiday. When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on the third Monday in January. This year, the date falls on …