When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day)? Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January every year to celebrate Dr. King’s birthday. Who is Martin Luther King ...

Dr. King, who led the fight against racial segregation and discrimination through nonviolent resistance, remains the only non-president to have a federal holiday named in his honour.

The reverend and civil rights leader was a major proponent of using nonviolent protest to fight for equality.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Another holiday is approaching fast, and this one will be a three-day weekend for many across the United States. Martin Luther ...

WASHINGTON — Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the annual holiday celebrating the birthday and legacy of the civil rights leader. The holiday is held on the third Monday in January each year and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal and Michigan state holiday celebrating one of the most famous civil rights icons, falls on ...

Government offices, the stock market and many schools are closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but most businesses are open. National Parks are still open on MLK Day although ...

Many public institutions will close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, while most private businesses will remain open.