In the United States, there are more than 10 public holidays during which citizens can enjoy a break and participate in various commemorative activities. However, one of the most important is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a date that is considered the day of equality. We tell you when Martin Luther King Day 2025 will be.
Who was Martin Luther King?
Martin Luther King was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. He was a prominent human rights activist, the son of Martin Luther King Sr. and Alberta Williams King.
After attending public schools and graduating from high school at the age of 15, King entered college, where he studied sociology and obtained his bachelor’s degree in 1948. Later, he pursued graduate studies in theology and earned a PhD from Boston University.
He then became pastor at the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama, where he began his fight for civil rights. He led a boycott against the segregated bus system that lasted 382 days, protesting the discrimination faced by African Americans.
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King embarked on a peaceful fight for equal civil rights for African Americans, gaining recognition for his oratorical skills, which made him one of the most influential figures of his time.
Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, he led various protests based on nonviolent civil disobedience, aiming to achieve social change.
On October 14, 1964, at the age of 35, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, becoming the youngest recipient of this prestigious honor. In late March of 1968, he traveled to Memphis, Tennessee, to support the strike of African American sanitation workers who were fighting to improve their working conditions.
Tragically, on April 4, 1968, at 6:01 p.m., while standing on the balcony of his room at the Lorraine Motel, Martin Luther King was assassinated at the age of 39.
What is Martin Luther King’s famous quote?
“If you can’t fly, run. If you can’t run, walk. If you can’t walk, crawl. But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward”.
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
This date commemorates the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., recognized for his fight against racial discrimination in public transportation and for promoting racial equality in the United States.
When is Martin Luther King Day 2025?
This important holiday doesn’t have a fixed date, as it is celebrated on the third Monday of January, close to Dr. King’s birthday on January 15. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 will be on Monday, January 20.
How is Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrated?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an occasion for Americans, regardless of their background, to celebrate equality. Although it is a relatively recent holiday, it is marked by the closure of schools and public offices.
On this day, shops and restaurants operate normally, and some even offer special discounts. Being an educational holiday, most of the events held across the country focus on commemorating the life and legacy of this important historical leader.
When are the federal holidays in 2025?
According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, these are the federal holidays for 2025:
- Wednesday, January 1: New Year’s Day
- Monday, January 20: Inauguration Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Monday, February 17: Washington’s Birthday (Many state and local governments designate it as Presidents’ Day)
- Monday, May 26: Memorial Day
- Thursday, June 19: Juneteenth
- Friday, July 4: Independence Day
- Monday, September 1: Labor Day
- Monday, October 13: Columbus Day
- Tuesday, November 11: Veterans Day
- Thursday, November 27: Thanksgiving Day
- Thursday, December 25: Christmas Day
