Days after King's assassination, legislation was drafted to have Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but it would be another 15 years before King was recognized with a day and even longer for all of the ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed on the third Monday of January each year, is a time to honor the life, legacy, and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King […] The post What It Means to ...

In 1983, about 20 years after King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, legislation for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the third Monday of January cleared Congress and President Ronald Reagan signed it.

Then it took another 17 years for Martin Luther King Jr. Day to be recognized in all 50 states. Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan signed the King Holiday Bill into law in 1983.

A photo shows Martin Luther King Jr. in St. Augustine with residents holding signs during the Civil Rights Movement. Yes, Monday, Jan. 20, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Mitzvah Day 2025: The Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto will host two days of service Jan. 19-20 both on its campus and at Gideon Hausner Day School, Los ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday, which means banks will be closed and government services as well, such as city offices, animal services, administrative offices of the police ...

As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday ...

Harmony in Art Join Children’s Museum of Manhattan in celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day through creative expression from Jan. 18 to 20. for the "Love Beyond Borders" mural project.

Yes, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a state holiday in Michigan. State offices, such as the Secretary of State, are closed and state employees get the day off.