It was first proposed four days after King's 1968 assassination outside a Memphis motel. It took 15 years until it became a federal holiday.

Every year we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday.

Federal and state offices, banks, as well as postal and trash services will be closed or suspended Monday. Here’s what else you should know.

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Before you do, take a look at which facilities plan to be closed for the holiday. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always the third Monday in January. This year, that falls on Monday, Jan. 20. Yes, Martin Luther King Jr.