Is MLK Day a federal holiday? Here's what you should know

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the observance which commemorates the life and legacy of the civil rights leader who fought to eliminate racism and segregation, continues to be a federal holiday. In 2025, it was removed from the National Park Service’s free admission days alongside Juneteenth. President Donald Trump criticized the number of non-working holidays, stating in a June 19 Truth Social post that they are "costing billions of dollars to keep businesses closed."