Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on the third Monday in January. At times, it coincides with Inauguration Day. Here's what to know.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday honoring the civil rights leader, is fast approaching. Observed on the third Monday in January, the holiday falls near King’s birthday and gives Americans a three-day weekend to reflect on his legacy.