Presidents Day 2026: Federal Holiday Disruptions and Service Status
Presidents Day is Feb 16, 2026. Find out which government offices, schools, and mail services will be closed and which businesses will stay open.
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Presidents Day is on Monday, February 16, 2026. Federal offices, public schools, and the post office will be closed. Many private businesses like stores and delivery services will be open.
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Dr. King and the Smithsonian – January 19, 2026
From my email, from the Smithsonian today:
“On the third Monday in January, Americans pause to reflect on the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. A prominent minister and civil rights leader, King promoted peaceful action to advance desegregation, voting and labor rights, and other efforts supporting African American equality.”
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – A Drum Major for Justice
Under Dr. King’s leadership, nonviolent protest became the defining feature of the modern civil rights movement in America. King first demonstrated the efficacy of passive resistance in 1955–56 while helping to lead the prolonged bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama, that succeeded in dismantling bus segregation laws. King’s words were as powerful as his deeds, and his moving and eloquent addresses, which gave hope to millions, continue to inspire people throughout the world.
The legislation to recognize Martin Luther King Day was first introduced in 1968, four days after his assassination. Civil rights activists worked for 15 years for it to be established by the federal government and additional 17 years for it to be recognized by all 50 states. Today it is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer and improve their communities. Read more… https://www.si.edu/spotlight/mlk
King’s Speech, February 9, 2022
King’s Speech, February 9, 2022
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech at the 1963 March on Washington is one of the most famous speeches in the world. But it almost didn’t happen.
If you look at the typed manuscript of his speech, you won’t find the phrase “I Have a Dream.” But even though Dr. King’s speech was partially improvised, that doesn’t mean that it wasn’t years in the making. In this episode of Sidedoor, we trace the evolution of King’s dream, from a secret friendship to an experimental poem to the speech we all know today.
See the Transcript: https://www.si.edu/sites/default/files/sidedoor_s7_ep._10_kings_speech_final_transcription.pdf
Guests: Kevin Young, Director of Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture and W. Jason Miller, Author of Origins of the Dream: Hughes’s Poetry and King’s Rhetoric.
More from Our Smithsonian…
Did you know Martin Luther King Jr.’s first name was originally Michael? Find out the reason for the name change and more surprising facts about King’s life and advocacy.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service, encouraging all Americans to volunteer. Participate in acts of service within your community today, and learn more about year-round volunteer opportunities with the Smithsonian.
Editor’s Note: I welcome the chance to honor, and share, a great American’s story, words, and impact on Our Nation. He taught us non-violent protesting. Now, this is our time to remember that. Below is a short video I made, old Sora, if Dr. King were here to deliver that speech, today. –DrWeb
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Emory Libraries celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. and King Week 2026 with documentary films – Emory Libraries Blog
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Emory Libraries celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. and King Week 2026 with documentary films
Posted on January 12, 2026
Between January 12–24, members of the Emory community will commemorate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. during King Week.
The federal holiday commemorating Dr. King was officially established in 1983, when President Ronald Reagan signed legislation designating King’s birthday as a national public holiday. Its passage followed years of persistent advocacy led by Coretta Scott King and other civil rights leaders. Congressman John Lewis, a steadfast supporter of the effort, emphasized the holiday’s significance, stating, “The King holiday is not a Black holiday, but an American holiday…It should be celebrated by all Americans, and by all people who believe in justice.” Lewis later pushed to expand the holiday’s purpose, urging Americans to actively serve their communities. In 1994, President Bill Clinton formalized this vision by adding a national call to service, making it the only federally designated holiday devoted to volunteerism.
Interested in learning more about King and his enduring legacy? Explore one of the following documentary films available through the Robert W. Woodruff Library. Members of the public can also use the lists below to locate these titles at their local libraries.
King: A Filmed Record … Montgomery to Memphis (1970)
This classic documentary, presented by the Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation, uses rare archival footage to trace King’s rise as an activist and civil rights leader to his assassination in 1968. It received an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary Feature Film. Long available only in a shortened version, the film was restored to its original length by the Library of Congress using film elements held at the Museum of Modern Art. Directed by Ely Landau and Richard Kaplan.
This HBO documentary special was produced for the 50th anniversary of King’s death. It draws upon testimony from close friends and associates to shed light on the challenges King faced in the last years of his life due to the rapidly changing political and social landscape, including the escalation of the Vietnam War. Directed by Peter. W. Kunhardt.
In Remembrance of Martin (1986)
“Personal comments from family, friends, and advisors fill this remarkable documentary honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Coretta Scott King joins the Reverend Ralph Abernathy, Julian Bond, Jimmy Carter, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Senator Edward Kennedy, John Lewis, Bishop Desmond Tutu, and Andrew Young, who recall Dr. King’s career and trace his leadership in the civil rights movement. Includes portions of his ‘I Have a Dream’ speech.” (Publisher description.) Directed by Kell Kearns.
Emory Libraries holds a rich collection of documentaries and feature films devoted to King and the African American civil rights movement, including titles listed under the Library of Congress subject headings King, Martin Luther, Jr.,1929-1968 and African Americans–Civil Rights–History–20th Century. All items in the library’s media collection are discoverable in Library Search.
—by Erica Bruchko, US history and African American Studies librarian, and James Steffen, Film and Media Studies librarian
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The New York Stock Exchange will operate as usual on December 24 and 26, despite President Donald Trump declaring federal holidays around Christmas, with only December 25 observed as a market holiday.
As Americans Celebrate Juneteenth, Donald Trump Complains About Too Many Federal Holidays
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https://deadline.com/2025/06/trump-juneteenth-federal-holiday-1236438131/
Which overlooked day deserves to become a federal holiday?
#FederalHoliday #CommunityDiscussion #DayThatShouldBeAHoliday Hey everyone! 😊 Have you ever thought about what day should be a federal holiday but isn’t? It’s a fun topic to ponder, and I bet we all have a holiday or two in mind! Here are some of my thoughts on it: Valentine’s Day ❤️: Wouldn’t it be nice if we […]
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