Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day of Service
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed on the third Monday of every January. This holiday, the 26th annual day of service to celebrate the Civil Rights leaderâs life, commemorates the civil rights leaderâs birthday and his contributions to American history. In recognition of Dr. Kingâs incredible legacy of service and leadership to gain equality for all Americans, Congress designated the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday as the nationâs first day of …