Why do we celebrate MLK Day on January 20?

This day was established to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King, and to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. Americans celebrated the first official Martin Luther King Day, which is the only federal holiday commemorating an African-American, on Monday, January 20, 1986.

Why is MLK always on Monday?

It is observed on the third Monday of January each year. Born in 1929, King’s actual birthday is January 15 (which in 1929 fell on a Tuesday). The campaign for a federal holiday in King’s honor began soon after his assassination in 1968.

What day is MLK’s actual birthday?

January 15, 1929
Martin Luther King Jr./Date of birth

How old is MLK today?

MLK would be 92 today. Here’s how Twitter users honored him. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

What National Day is January 1st?

January 1, 2021 – NEW YEAR’S DAY – NATIONAL HANGOVER DAY – NATIONAL BLOODY MARY DAY.

Will USPS observe Juneteenth?

The U.S. Postal Service is fully supportive of the new Juneteenth National Independence Day Act and making June 19 a federal holiday. For that reason, the Postal Service will be operating on June 18 and 19, 2021, on a normal schedule, serving our customers to the best of our ability.

Is Juneteenth a paid holiday?

Juneteenth is a paid holiday for state employees in Texas, New York, Virginia, Washington and now Illinois, and hundreds of companies give workers a day off for Juneteenth.

When did Juneteenth become a national holiday?

Beginning with Texas by proclamation in 1938, and by legislation in 1979, 49 U.S. states and the District of Columbia have formally recognized the holiday in various ways. With its adoption in certain parts of Mexico, the holiday became an international holiday….National.