The holiday falls on the third Monday of January. A bill to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a federal holiday was introduced on April 8, 1968 — four days after King was assassinated, according to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Monday is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Here's how Utah is honoring the civil rights leader next week. 📣Marches and rallies: The Beloved Community Celebration begins with a gathering 11:30am Monday at the Utah State Capitol,

On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day.