Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 2024

This Monday, Jan. 15, is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — a federal holiday honoring the life and legacy of the late civil rights leader.

Honor MLK Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a “day of service.” Befitting the purpose-driven spirit of this day, we're highlighting some ways to take action. While some events are specific to this day, we've also included resources and organizations that you can access and support any day of the year.

Educational Resources

• Stanford University’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute has extensive resources to access and learn more about Dr. King and the civil rights movement.
• Read this timeline on how MLK Day came to be.
• The National Civil Rights Museum website includes videos, e-learning activities, and museum information. 
• OneDay compiled an amazing list of resources and ideas to celebrate the MLK Day of Service.

Virtual and Local Events

• Nationwide - Americorps is the official federal agency for community service and volunteerism. They provide a database of volunteer opportunities year-round, and you can specifically search for MLK Day events as well. Check out all of their resources here.  
• The King Center is hosting a variety of virtual events, trainings, and seminars.
• Washington, D.C. - The King Family is set to lead the annual Peace Walk on Monday. 
• Memphis, TN - The National Civil Rights Museum is offering free admission on Monday. Other in-person and virtual events are listed here.
• Philadelphia - Home to the largest MLK Day event in the country, Philadelphia is hosting a number of speeches, volunteer opportunities, and events.
• Los Angeles, CA - Check out the Los Angeles Daily News’ compilation of virtual and in-person events in the L.A. area.
• Seattle, WA - The Seattle Times has a long list of events, marches, volunteer opportunities, and virtual celebrations. 
• NYC - Check out these 10 things you can do in New York City. Click here for events specifically for families and kids. 
• Houston, TX - Some events and celebrations in Houston are listed here.
• New Jersey - Events are happening across the state of New Jersey this weekend and Monday. 
• If your area isn’t listed here, search ‘MLK Day’ and your city or town to see if there are events happening near you. If not, there are so many virtual events included in the lists above!

How are you planning to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service? 

Let us know any events we may have missed or additions we should make.

-Casey Dawson & Josh Herman