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2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in West Michigan

Tallahassee set to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with parade, march

This year marks 40 years since the nation began celebrations to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with a special day on Jan. 20, 1986.

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What the South Shore has planned for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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From Congress to campus: The fight to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Is MLK Day still a federal holiday? What to know in Nashville

Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth were removed from the National Park Service's list of free entrance days for 2025.

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When is MLK Day? How Civil Rights leader received a federal holiday

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2026 MLK Day events in central Pa.: Banquets, conferences, volunteer opportunities, more

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When is MLK Day? What to know about upcoming January holiday.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on the third Monday in January. At times, it coincides with Inauguration Day. Here's what to know.

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When is MLK Day 2026? Is it still a federal holiday? What to know

Martin Luther King Day is still a federal holiday, but President Donald Trump announced a major change in 2026. Here's what you need to know.

When is MLK Day? Plus, the dates of when other federal holidays land in 2026.

On Nov. 2, 1983, President Ronald Reagan established the holiday after signing a bill into law that established the commemoration. The first federal MLK holiday was celebrated in 1986, meaning 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of its first observance. It wasn’t until 2000 that all 50 states officially recognized it in their state laws.

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TIME Studios and Eyes ‘n’ Sound LLC Partner to Produce Stevie Wonder Documentary Chronicling His Pivotal Role in the Fight for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Produced in collaboration with legendary artist Stevie Wonder, the untitled feature-length documentary provides unprecedented access, including rare, personal, and never-before-seen archival footage in Wonder’s first authorized on-screen exploration of ...