Mlk Day 2025 Observed In Usa. Day, often called mlk day, is an annual federal holiday in the united states that commemorates the life and achievements of dr. Day — or mlk day — is celebrated annually on the third monday of january.

When is mlk day 2025? Mlk day became a federal holiday in 1994, but has been observed by americans since january 1986, when it was first officially celebrated, per the observance calendar from the department of defense education.