Every year we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday.

The inauguration of President Donald Trump will be taking place in Washington while the nation also celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Martin Luther King Jr. Day was established as a federal holiday in 1983 under President Ronald Reagan to commemorate King’s achievements during the Civil Rights Movement.

Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements and political changes.

The 42nd edition of a local MLK Day march is expected to draw an even greater turnout than usual this year, while many other events will mark the holiday in unique ways.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Monday, Jan. 20, and in the spirit of the late civil rights leader, the days around the holiday will be packed with opportunities for people to serve and give back to their communities in the D.

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 it

Here’s what to know about Martin Luther King Jr., why we celebrate his impact each year and when MLK Day is in 2025.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday (Jan. 20), representing a time to remember the legacy of America’s famous Civil Rights leader and give back to the community. More than six decades have passed since Dr.