MLK's daughter spoke to Newsweek about the different trajectories of two Georgia natives, and how they aligned in the fight for ciivl rights.

Here’s a look at Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday that falls on the third Monday in January. Facts January 19, 2026 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day. King’s actual birthday was on January 15.

All federal and state courts will be closed for the day as well. While the United States Postal Services stops its services on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, FedEx will remain open and deliver packages ...