When Is Martin Luther King Day 20245 2025. Mlk day became a federal holiday in 1994, but has been observed by americans since january 1986, when it was first officially. Almost immediately after king’s assassination in 1968, a movement sprang up to make his birthday a national holiday.

Day, or mlk day, in 2025 (january 20), we honor king’s civil rights leadership and legacy. 2025, as the first fee free day of the year.