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Proclamation 9977

Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2020

This proclamation designates January 20, 2020, as the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday and encourages Americans to honor Dr. King's legacy through acts of service. The document consists entirely of commemorative language about Dr. King's civil rights contributions and a call for voluntary civic engagement, with no binding policy directives, regulatory changes, or substantive mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 3811

Impact dates

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

Key directives

  • Encouragement to Americans to engage in acts of service on January 20, 2020

Timeline

Immediate

  • January 20, 2020 designated as federal holiday observance

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9977: Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2020 · Executive Orders