Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which always takes place on the third Monday in January, occurs on Monday, Jan. 20. The holiday honors the life and birthday of the influential civil rights leader.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Since it's a federal holiday, some businesses and services may be closed. Here's what to know.

The holiday, observed annually on the third Monday of January, falls on Jan. 20 this year. Here's everything to know about Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025, including why we celebrate it.

Coretta Scott King, wife of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., leads a silent memorial march in her husband's memory, April 8, 1968, following his assassination in Memphis, Tenn. Richard L. Copley ...

In 2025, Martin Luther King Jr. Day also happens to coincide with Inauguration Day, a rare occurrence that last happened in 1997, when President Bill Clinton took the oath of office.

The annual day of remembrance for Martin Luther King Jr. is less than two weeks away, falling on Monday, Jan. 20, the same day as Inauguration Day this year.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Here's what you should know about the man and the holiday 8 people were shot during an MLK event in Florida in 2023. One died the next day. Cheryl McCloud.

Updated for 2025. I n the United States, the third Monday of January is known as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – a day to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King. (Dr. King was born on January 15th ...