Martin Luther King Jr. Day, commonly known as MLK Day, is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year, which in 2025 will fall on January 20th.
MLK Day was established in 1983 and is a day of service and remembrance. It is a time to reflect on the life and work of Dr. King, a civil rights leader who fought for equality and justice for all. MLK Day is also a day to celebrate the progress that has been made in the fight for civil rights and to recommit to the work that still needs to be done.