MLK Day and Inauguration Day Overlap in 2025

Martin Luther King Jr. Day coincides with Inauguration Day this year, marking a rare overlap that affects various services and celebrations. The federal holiday is honored with events focusing on community service and education, such as the 34th annual Dr. Martin Luther King March in Loudoun County and the Beloved Community Empowerment Fair in Atlanta. Many businesses and services, including banks, the US Postal Service, and stock markets, will close in observance of the holiday. Meanwhile, Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King have released a book encouraging civil dialogue and legacy building in honor of King’s humanitarian impact. Despite the closures, several national parks offer free admission to encourage acts of service, reflecting Coretta Scott King's vision of the holiday.