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,
When is MLK Day Jr. 2025? What to know about the holiday and why it is celebrated
Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming holiday, why we celebrate it and why it's more than just a long-weekend.
Is Inauguration Day a holiday? Here's what will be open, closed on Monday, January 20
Inauguration Day is not considered a federal holiday, meaning businesses, delivery companies, federal and state courts and banks are under no federal obligation to close on January 20 due to the swearing-in of the incoming president. But, this year, Inaugaration Day lines up with MLK Day.
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.
Inauguration Day falls on MLK Day. Is Inauguration Day a federal holiday? What to know
Because MLK Day is on Monday, most employees will get a day off. Does this mean Inauguration Day is a federal holiday, too?
MLK Day: The long struggle to establish the federal holiday
For some, the holiday is just that — time off from work or school. But, King’s family and others carrying on his legacy of equality, justice and non-violent protest want Americans to remember that thi
It's National Squirrel Appreciation Day! Cheers to the squirrels that call Michigan home
There are nine species of squirrels in the Upper and Lower Peninsula of Michigan. To honor National Squirrel Appreciation Day ...
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 ...
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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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 ...
What’s open and closed on MLK and Inauguration Day 2025? Banks, stock markets, USPS, Walmart, pharmacies
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is one of the 13 holidays recognized by the federal government, meaning many businesses and ...