Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States is observed every year on the third Monday in January. In 2025, that date is January 20.

Quick date facts

  • MLK Day is a federal holiday in the U.S., honoring the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
  • The date is chosen to fall close to his birthday, January 15, while always landing on a Monday for a long weekend.
  • Upcoming observances include January 20, 2025, and January 19, 2026, both on Mondays.

How the day is observed

  • Many government offices, banks, and schools close, while many stores remain open.
  • It is recognized as a national day of service , encouraging volunteering and community projects rather than just a day off.

TL;DR: MLK Day is the third Monday in January each year (January 20 in 2025), marked as a federal holiday and national day of service in the U.S.

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