Separate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Official: Proper Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Inauguration Day Act

IntroducedMarch 18, 2025

Why This Matters

This bill makes sure that Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is celebrated on a different day if it coincides with Inauguration Day. This change helps to honor both occasions without confusion.

If you celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, it will always have its own separate day, even when Inauguration Day occurs.

Affects: People celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and those involved in Inauguration Day events are directly affected.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill changes the date for observing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day if it falls on Inauguration Day. 2. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day would be celebrated on the Tuesday after the third Monday in January in such cases. 3. The bill ensures that both holidays are recognized separately and not combined. 4. It aims to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. without overlap with Inauguration Day celebrations. 5. The change would be officially added to the U.S. code regarding public holidays.

Who is affected?

People celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and those involved in Inauguration Day events are directly affected.