When did MLK Day become a federal holiday? What to know about the national day of service
Texas officially recognized MLK Day in 1991. Today, it remains the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service.
What is MLK Day? What to know about the federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.
Is today a holiday?: What to know about MLK Day and Inauguration Day
Monday brings both the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the quadrennial Inauguration Day. So is today a holiday? The answer is yes, because of the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday,
MLK Jr. Day: What to know about the holiday honoring civil rights leader
On the third Monday of January — close to King's Jan. 15 birthday — federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize
Look back at photos of Arizonans pushing for MLK Day holiday
Arizona was one of the last states to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a holiday and the only state that required a public vote to do so.
Is the stock market open or closed on MLK Day 2025? See holiday schedule
Here's what you need to know about whether U.S. stock markets will be open on Martin Luther King Jr., Day this year.
MLK National Day of Service in Douglas County
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is also a National Day of Service, encouraging people to get out into their communities have find ways to give back. FOX 5 Atlanta reporter Kevyn Stewart checked out a couple of the opportunities across metro Atlanta.
Faith leaders urge honest recounting of American history and attention to MLK’s words on national holiday
Cleveland religious leaders met on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to discuss how America can move forward from its racial ...
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Jan. 9 is a federal holiday. What's closed in Nevada on National Day of Mourning
President Joe Biden has declared a National Day of Mourning on Jan. 9 in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who died at 100 on Dec. 29. Federal offices will be closed on Thursday. Unlike ...
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What is closed on January 9? What to know about national day of mourning for Jimmy Carter
Banks As the national day of mourning isn’t a federal holiday, many businesses, banks, and services will be open. But it’s worth checking local store hours before going out. Similarly ...
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When is MLK Day 2025? How Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday became a federal holiday
and the commemoration is the only federal holiday that is “designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer and improve their communities,” according to the ...
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National Day of Mourning: When is Jimmy Carter's funeral? What's closed?
Normally banks are required to close on some Federal holidays, but for National Day of Mourning they are not. Consumers should check with their local branches for operating hours. Will schools ...