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. In 2025, MLK Day will fall on Monday, January 20.
MLK Day was established in 1983 and is celebrated to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King, a civil rights leader who fought for racial equality and social justice. The holiday is a time to reflect on Dr. King’s teachings and to recommit ourselves to the cause of equality.