Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in 2026 is on Monday, January 19th. It is a federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of January to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King. The day is also recognized as a national day of service to encourage volunteerism and community improvement. Theme:  The 2026 King Holiday Observance theme is "Mission Possible 2: Building Community, Uniting a Nation the Nonviolent Way," according to The King Center. Learn more at  https://thekingcenter.org

It is significant that this year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day coincides with the inauguration of the 47th President, a leader whose first...