Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Jan. 19, 2026, this year. It is a federal holiday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., an activist and minister who is most famous for delivering his “I Have ...

The 2026 observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday, is just weeks away. Do workers get a day off? Are banks and post offices open? Here’s what you need to know about the holiday’s ...

In the final hours of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday honoring the Civil Rights-era icon whose activism paved the way for the full civil rights of African Americans, the Trump White ...

Read full article: Major law enforcement response along Lee Road in Orange County As communities across the country on Monday hosted parades, panels and service projects for the 40th federal ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photos: Getty Images) An upcoming documentary reveals how Stevie Wonder’s activism and a now-iconic song helped secure a federal ...

President Donald Trump issued a late-night MLK Day proclamation, narrowly avoiding becoming the first president to skip the federal holiday. President Donald Trump seemingly attempted to silence ...

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Dothan marked the 40th anniversary Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration for the city on Monday as hundreds celebrated and dozens marched for unity and non-violence through ...

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. The new federal holiday was first observed three years after ...

Hannah Kliger joined the CBS News New York team as a reporter in May 2022, focusing her coverage in Brooklyn. A native New Yorker, Hannah has received several awards for her investigative journalism ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo: Getty Images) “Donald Trump has zero interest in uniting this country or recognizing its history and diversity,” said ...