In 1983, about 20 years after King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, legislation for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the third Monday of January cleared Congress and President Ronald Reagan signed ...

Every third Monday of January, the United States observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday to honor the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther… ...

(CNN) — Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated on the third Monday in January, although King was actually born on the 15th of January 1929, 93 years ago.Coretta Read More Skip to content ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Northeast Ohioans should expect snow Sunday night into Martin Luther King Jr. Day, according to the National Weather Service. A moderate amount of snow accumulation is expected ...

As the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday comes Monday, the day is not just a day off of work, but has become a day for people to volunteer and serve their community.

November 2, 1983 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day becomes a national holiday President Ronald Reagan signed the November 3, 1983, legislation, creating the national holiday, which started in 1986.

In 1994, Congress designated the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday as a national day of service and charged the Corporation for National and Community Service with leading this effort.

As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday ...

The Pearl Harbor National Memorial hosted a day of service on January 20, 2025, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.