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Martin Luther King Jr. Day coming. What to know about man, holiday

Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed Monday, Jan. 19. In 2025, the holiday coincided with the inauguration of President Trump on Jan. 20. At the time, flags were flying at half-staff around the U.S. for the death of former President Jimmy Carter. Here's what to know about the man and the holiday.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal and Florida state holiday observed on the third Monday in January.

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The theme for Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 is "Mission Possible. Building Community, Uniting a Nation," according to The King Center.

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Did Trump cancel MLK Day? Why the holiday may be different in 2026

Since MLK Day is one of 11 federal holidays in 2026, Trump alone does not have the power to outright cancel any established federal holiday. To do so would require an act of Congress. Trump can, however, issue executive orders, effective for a year, that change the way federal holidays are administered.