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Proclamation 10513

Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2023

This proclamation designates Monday, January 16, 2023, as the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday. It honors Dr. King's legacy, references his role in advancing civil rights and voting rights legislation, and encourages Americans to participate in civic and service projects.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 3283

Impact dates

  1. Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday observed

Key directives

  • Proclaim Monday, January 16, 2023 as Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday
  • Encourage Americans to observe with civic, community, and service projects
  • Encourage visiting MLKDay.gov for service projects

Timeline

Immediate

  • January 16, 2023 federal holiday observed

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Contains aspirational policy references to pending legislation (John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, Freedom to Vote Act) and administration priorities that are not binding directives
  • The 'call on Congress' language is hortatory, not an operative directive to executive branch actors
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