Martin Luther King Jr Birthday 2025. Center for nonviolent social change (the king center) proudly announces the 40th official king holiday observance (kho) event schedule, culminating in the celebration of the martin luther king, jr. In 2026 it will be observed on 19 january.

It celebrates the life and achievements of martin luther king jr., an influential american civil rights leader. Here is why we celebrate this day—plus information about this influential american civil rights leader and nobel peace prize laureate.