Martin Luther King Jr. Day is this Monday, Jan. 19. How did it become a federal holiday and who gets the day off? Here's what ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the holiday honoring the life and birthday of the American civil rights leader, is this month. Despite it being a federal holiday, President Donald Trump removed Martin ...

Since MLK Day is one of 11 federal holidays in 2026, Trump alone does not have the power to outright cancel any established federal holiday. To do so would require an act of Congress. Trump can, ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed nationwide on the third Monday of January every year, with nothing significantly different from year to year, though the holiday did grab attention last month ...

Don’t forget: Post offices are closed Monday and mail won’t run Feb. 15, 2026, 8:00 a.m. UPS and FedEX – UPS will have limited service, including Express Critical Shipping. FedEx will be open, though ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photos: Getty Images) An upcoming documentary reveals how Stevie Wonder’s activism and a now-iconic song helped secure a federal ...

*It almost didn’t happen at all, but President Donald Trump officially recognized Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the evening of January 19, 2026, following hours of criticism. The proclamation was ...

Will someone win $193 million Powerball Monday, Jan. 19, or 2026 MLK Day holiday? A Florida Publix recently sold a quick pick ...