and the commemoration is the only federal holiday that is “designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer and improve their communities,” according to the Smithsonian ...

So much so, in fact, that the holiday in his honor, observed each year on the third Monday in January, is a federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service, which calls on Americans to ...

Harris Wofford’s legislation making it a National Day of Service. Just about every major city and suburb has some revelry the weekend before, including parades, street festivals and concerts.

Students participate in civic service with two local nonprofit organizations, making an impact on the community ...

John Lewis and Sen. Harris Wofford’s legislation making it a National Day of Service. Just about every major city and suburb has some revelry the weekend before, including parades, street ...

With Scouting America’s National Day of Service, spirits high and hearts so true, the Scouts embarked on a noble quest, with a mission clear to view. Oh, Eagle Trail, lead us on, in the spirit ...

The holiday is also viewed as a National Day of Service in honor of King's mission to pursue peace and civil rights. Across New York, organizations will host service projects and gather donations ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day marks the first of five fee-free days offered by the Forest Service in 2025. Other dates include: National Get Outdoors Day: June 14, 2025 Juneteenth: June 19, 2025 ...

The holiday is observed each year on the third Monday of January, and the commemoration is the only federal holiday that is “designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans ...