MLK Day, United States presidential inauguration

Inauguration Day and MLK Day fall on same day in 2025. Here's the last time that happened
Since the holiday was officially designated in 1983, only one president was sworn in on Martin Luther King Jr. Day: former President Bill Clinton. For his second term, Clinton's Inauguration took place on Jan. 20, 1997.
Civil rights activists call for action as King holiday and inauguration fall on same day
In a rare happening, the King holiday falls on the same day as the presidential inauguration. Activists vow to continue the fight for civil rights.
Black Marylanders celebrate MLK Day in the shadow of Trump’s inauguration
The two events are coinciding for just the third time since 1986, when the civil rights leader’s birthday was first honored as a national holiday.
Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Day fall on the same day. Here's what you need to know.
This year's MLK holiday will coincide with President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. The last time Inauguration Day and MLK Day fell on the same date was in 1997 for President Bill Clinton’s second term. So, here is all you need to know about all the upcoming MLK events in Lafayette and what is closed in observation of the holiday.
Inauguration Day, MLK Day fall on the same day. Here's what Alabama residents should know
The inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump is next week and will coincide with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
What happens on Inauguration Day? What to know as Trump takes office
President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office to become the 47th President of the United States Monday, but there’s plenty more in store for Inauguration Day. Taking place on Martin Luther King Jr.
In a rare alignment, both MLK Day and Inauguration Day fall on Monday
This unique coincidence brings together two significant events in American history. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday, honors the civil rights leader’s legacy and his fight for equality and justice.
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In 1983, about 20 years after King's "I Have a Dream" speech, legislation for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the third ...
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Why Martin Luther King Jr. Day Will Look a Little Different This Year
Bill Clinton and Barack Obama previously took presidential oaths of office on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. However, in both ...
Publix to the post office: What’s open, closed in Florida on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Monday won't only be Inauguration Day; it's also Martin Luther King Jr. Day. See what to know about holiday, as well as what ...
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When is MLK Day 2025? How Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday became a federal holiday
January 20 marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors ... And in 1979, on what would have been King’s 50th birthday, the bill came up in the House, but it failed ...
Black leaders in Boston urge solidarity and justice as Trump inauguration falls on Martin Luther King Day
With President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration falling on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, members of the Black community in ...
A look at the long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to ...
Costco, USPS, schools: A list of what's open and closed for MLK Day in Illinois
While most government functions will not be operating on Monday, most grocery stores, big box stores and restaurants will ...