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MLK Day celebrated nationwide with marches and tributes

Jan. 19, 2026, 4:22 p.m. ET
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), in grey coat, and faith leaders walk with a wreath during a celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial on Jan. 19, 2026 in Washington, D.C. Martin Luther King Jr. was an American civil rights activist and Baptist minister who was a leader of the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. MLK Day is a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January every year. He is the only non-president with a federal holiday.
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), in grey coat, and faith leaders walk with a wreath during a celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial on Jan. 19, 2026 in Washington, D.C. Martin Luther King Jr. was an American civil rights activist and Baptist minister who was a leader of the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. MLK Day is a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January every year. He is the only non-president with a federal holiday.
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People face snow and wind while walking in the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial march in Erie, Pa., on Jan. 19, 2026. The annual march goes from Perry Square, west to Chestnut Street then north to the Martin Luther King Center, where a wreath is laid and brief remarks shared.
People face snow and wind while walking in the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial march in Erie, Pa., on Jan. 19, 2026. The annual march goes from Perry Square, west to Chestnut Street then north to the Martin Luther King Center, where a wreath is laid and brief remarks shared.
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Thousands of people walk along Washington Street in Phoenix during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March on Monday as city leaders, businesses and community organizations gather in remembrance of the late civil rights leader on Jan. 19, 2026.
Thousands of people walk along Washington Street in Phoenix during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March on Monday as city leaders, businesses and community organizations gather in remembrance of the late civil rights leader on Jan. 19, 2026.
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Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego joins thousands of people gathered in Phoenix during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March on Jan. 19, 2026, as city leaders, businesses and community organizations gather in remembrance of the late civil rights leader.
Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego joins thousands of people gathered in Phoenix during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March on Jan. 19, 2026, as city leaders, businesses and community organizations gather in remembrance of the late civil rights leader.
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Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), in grey coat, and faith leaders walk with a wreath during a celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial on Jan. 19, 2026 in Washington, D.C. Martin Luther King Jr. was an American civil rights activist and Baptist minister who was a leader of the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968.
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), in grey coat, and faith leaders walk with a wreath during a celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial on Jan. 19, 2026 in Washington, D.C. Martin Luther King Jr. was an American civil rights activist and Baptist minister who was a leader of the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968.
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A general view of the 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. The annual service is held in honor of the life of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who would have turn 97 on January 15.
A general view of the 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. The annual service is held in honor of the life of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who would have turn 97 on January 15.
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Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes joins thousands of people gathered in Phoenix during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March as city leaders, businesses and community organizations gather in remembrance of the late civil rights leader on Jan. 19, 2026.
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes joins thousands of people gathered in Phoenix during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March as city leaders, businesses and community organizations gather in remembrance of the late civil rights leader on Jan. 19, 2026.
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Da'mon Merkerson, Sr. Associate Athletic Director, Culture and Engagement at the University of Oregon joins the UO Acrobatic and Tumbling team in a dance before joining the Martin Luther King Jr. Day March in Eugene Jan. 19, 2026.
Da'mon Merkerson, Sr. Associate Athletic Director, Culture and Engagement at the University of Oregon joins the UO Acrobatic and Tumbling team in a dance before joining the Martin Luther King Jr. Day March in Eugene Jan. 19, 2026.
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Gov. Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and Attorney General Kris Mayes join thousands of people gathered in Phoenix during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March as city leaders, businesses and community organizations gather in remembrance of the late civil rights leader on Jan. 19, 2026.
Gov. Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and Attorney General Kris Mayes join thousands of people gathered in Phoenix during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March as city leaders, businesses and community organizations gather in remembrance of the late civil rights leader on Jan. 19, 2026.
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Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III delivers the keynote address during the 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Breakfast at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on Jan. 19, 2026.
Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III delivers the keynote address during the 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Breakfast at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on Jan. 19, 2026.
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Thousands of people walk along Washington Street in Phoenix during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March as city leaders, businesses and community organizations gather in remembrance of the late civil rights leader on Jan. 19, 2026.
Thousands of people walk along Washington Street in Phoenix during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March as city leaders, businesses and community organizations gather in remembrance of the late civil rights leader on Jan. 19, 2026.
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Sunrise hits the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 19, 2026.
Sunrise hits the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 19, 2026.
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General view of the Martin Luther King Jr. shirt worn by Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Ball Arena in Denver on Jan. 18, 2026.
General view of the Martin Luther King Jr. shirt worn by Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Ball Arena in Denver on Jan. 18, 2026.
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Participants take part in the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative March on a chilly morning in Fort Myers on Jan. 19, 2026. A festival with food, vendors and performances followed the march.
Participants take part in the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative March on a chilly morning in Fort Myers on Jan. 19, 2026. A festival with food, vendors and performances followed the march.
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The Dallas Mavericks honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Utah Jazz at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Jan. 17, 2026.
The Dallas Mavericks honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Utah Jazz at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Jan. 17, 2026.
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Over 1000 march through Eugene, Oregon, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 19, 2026.
Over 1000 march through Eugene, Oregon, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 19, 2026.
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