Martin Luther King Jr. Day, generally generally known as MLK Day, is a federal vacation in the US marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It’s noticed on the third Monday of January every year, which in 2025 falls on January 20.
The vacation was established in 1983 and is devoted to honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King, a outstanding chief within the American civil rights motion. It’s a day of service and remembrance, with many individuals volunteering their time to assist their communities and replicate on Dr. King’s message of peace, equality, and justice.