January 20, 2025, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the life and achievements of the civil rights leader. The holiday was first celebrated in 1986, and it is now observed on the third Monday of January each year.
Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and a prominent leader of the civil rights movement in the United States. He is best known for his role in the Montgomery bus boycott, which led to the desegregation of public transportation in Montgomery, Alabama. King also played a key role in the March on Washington in 1963, where he delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. King was assassinated in 1968, but his legacy continues to inspire people around the world.