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Did Trump cancel MLK Day? Why the federal holiday might look different

President Donald Trump announced changes to two federal holidays in 2026 that will affect Mississippi residents and travelers.

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Did Trump cancel MLK Day? Why the holiday may be different in 2026

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Trump wanted to cancel Martin Luther King Day. What to know about the federal holiday MLK Day 2026

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Unity parade, memorials to honor Martin Luther King Jr. in Brevard

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.

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What the South Shore has planned for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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2026 MLK Day events in central Pa.: Banquets, conferences, volunteer opportunities, more

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026: Connecticut honors civil rights leader

Monday, Jan. 19: Join the Sacred Heart University Discovery Science Center and Planetarium at 10 a.m. for their day-long Martin Luther King Day celebration.

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2026 events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day around Tampa Bay

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Events happening on Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend in San Diego County

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Did Trump cancel MLK Day? Is it still a federal holiday? What to know

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the holiday honoring the life and birthday of the American civil rights leader, is this month. Here's what to know.

When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day? What to know

Martin Luther King Jr. Day each year falls on the third Monday in January - near the civil rights leader’s birthday on Jan. 15, 1929. It’s held on a Monday to allow U.S. residents a three-day weekend. This year, the holiday is observed on Monday, Jan. 19.