Civil rights activists call for action as King holiday and inauguration fall on same day
In a rare happening, the King holiday falls on the same day as the presidential inauguration. Activists vow to continue the fight for civil rights.
What is open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed in the United States on the third Monday of January. This year coincides with the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. Here is what to know about what businesses and services will remain open and which ones will take the day off.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day or MLK Day and Inauguration Day: What’s open and closed on January 20
As Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day overlap on January 20, 2025, many offices and services will be closed. This includes the USPS, stock markets, banks, and federal offices, though federal employees in Washington,
Inauguration Day and MLK Day fall on same day in 2025. Here's the last time that happened
Between Martin Luther King Jr. Day being a relatively new holiday ( it was made a federal holiday in 1983) and inaugurations only happening every four years, the two events have only lined up once before.
Trump's inauguration falls on MLK Day. That overlap is pretty rare
Trump is only the third president to be sworn in on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Due to the particulars of the calendar and the Constitution, the two events won't overlap again until 2053.
Massachusetts cities and towns plan public events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
From breakfasts, to food drives, to service projects, Massachusetts communities this weekend will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.
MLK Day Celebration Parade
The Delta Theta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, 10th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade took place in downtown Huntsville and News 19 covered all the action!
Black Marylanders celebrate MLK Day in the shadow of Trump’s inauguration
The two events are coinciding for just the third time since 1986, when the civil rights leader’s birthday was first honored as a national holiday.
Black leaders in Boston urge solidarity and justice as Trump inauguration falls on Martin Luther King Day
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39th Martin Luther King Jr. celebration highlights hope amid transition to new administration
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When Is the Trump Inauguration? On MLK Day, Unfortunately.
If you’re not a big fan of Donald Trump, you’ve probably gotten ... 2025, which is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. I’m sure you’ll have some questions as you process this information.
What's open and closed in North Texas on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Here's a list of businesses and services that will be open or closed in North Texas during MLK Day as the region experiences ...
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How Martin Luther King Jr’s ‘American Dream’ gave way to Donald Trump’s
Abernathy, who called his friend, the 26-year-old pastor of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, who looked “more like a boy than a ...
Here’s who is skipping Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday
More than a dozen high-profile faces will be missing from the sea of spectators huddled in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.
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Why Martin Luther King Jr. Day Will Look a Little Different This Year
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