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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in 2026 will be observed on Monday, January 19. The day is an official national holiday observed across the country, with most federal, state and local government offices closed for the day. Some private businesses close as well at their own discretion.

The holiday occurs on the third Monday in January as an observation of the civil rights leader's birthday, which was on January 15. The law setting the holiday was signed by President Ronald Reagan in 1983.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

Concurrent with this holiday is the Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service. On this day, citizens are encouraged to engage in volunteer service in honor of Dr. King. The federal legislation was signed into law by President Bill Clinton in 1994. In Reno, there are numerous opportunities for volunteer service. You can conduct your own search to see if there is something in your neighborhood.

Sunday, January 18, 2026, 4 p.m. The Northern Nevada Dr. MLK Jr. Memorial Committee in cooperation with the Nevada Interfaith Association, invites the community to the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Service. The theme for this year is "Dream. Act. Inspire." At the McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Dr. in Reno.

Monday, January 19, 2026. Hosted by the Northern Nevada Black Cultural Awareness Society (NNBCAS). Theme for this event is "Mission Possible: Building a Unified Community." This year's keynote speaker is Haliday Douglas. The dinner will be at the Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave. in Sparks, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets available online.

(Image courtesy the National Archives.)

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