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.

6 days ago · Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday honoring the civil rights leader, happens in January every year. Some …

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 …

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 …

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.

6 days ago · The path to establishing a federal holiday for Martin Luther King Jr. was a long and challenging process. MLK Day became an official federal holiday in 1983, but it was first observed in …