Martin Luther King Day

American  

noun

1. the third Monday in January, a legal holiday in the United States commemorating the birthday (Jan. 15) of Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Example Sentences

"We're very excited to be inaugurated on Martin Luther King Day, I like sharing the day."

From Salon

Green was reinstated by the league on Jan. 3, but did not return to action until Monday in Memphis where the Warriors played the Grizzlies in the annual Martin Luther King Day game.

From Seattle Times

The last time the caucuses landed on Martin Luther King Day was in 2004, when Democrat John Kerry won Iowans’ support.

From Los Angeles Times

But with no realistic prospects for resolution, Fox and the academy decided in mid-August to change the show date to Jan. 15, 2024, Martin Luther King Day, at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles.

From Seattle Times

The deal, which still needs to be ratified by workers, also adds Martin Luther King Day to the list of paid holidays off and ends forced overtime on off days.

From Washington Times