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Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2026

Date: 2026-01-19

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: whitehouse

Action areas: ceremonial, civil-rights

The proclamation designates January 19, 2026, as Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday. It encourages all Americans to honor Dr. King's legacy by engaging in acts of service to others, their community, and the nation. The proclamation also mentions the previous declassification of documents related to Dr. King's assassination.