Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2026

Key Points

• Trump proclaims January 19, 2026, as the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday.
• The proclamation honors Dr. King’s civil rights work and calls for equal justice and human dignity.
• It encourages Americans to mark the day by doing acts of service for neighbors, communities, and the country.
• This is mainly a ceremonial action and does not create new programs or change federal benefits.
• The proclamation also points to releasing assassination-related documents as part of honoring Dr. King’s legacy.

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