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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in 2025 will be observed on Monday, January 20. 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 19, 2025, 4 p.m. The Northern Nevada Dr. MLK Jr. Memorial Committee in cooperation with the Nevada Interfaith Association, invites the community to the 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Memorial Service. The theme for this year is "Together We Shine." Keynote speaker will be Dr. Jody Lykes. At the McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Dr. in Reno.

Monday, January 20, 2025, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sign up for the MLK BioBlitz 2025 taking place on the National Day of Service. TMPF's Day of Service encourages all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. For the BioBlitz, volunteers will be cleaning up the habitat and identifying flora and fauna. Please register for this event. At 6800 Pembroke Dr. in Reno.

Monday, January 20, 2025. Hosted by the Northern Nevada Black Cultural Awareness Society (NNBCAS). Theme for this event is "Free At Last." Join in for either an in person and digital experience. This year's keynote speaker is Dr. Alfred Gourrier. The dinner will be at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, 2500 E. 2nd St. in Reno, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets available online.

27th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Memorial Caravan

Monday, January 20, 2025, 10:30 a.m. This year the caravan will meet at Rehoboth Holy Temple Church of God in Christ, 700 Smithridge Drive in Reno.

Free Admission Days on Public Lands

Admission fees will be waived at many public lands facilities administered by the federal government on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Other fees, such as for overnight camping and cabin rentals, will still apply. Facilities involved include those administered by the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).

(Image courtesy the National Archives.)

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