Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Guam
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a holiday in Guam.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Guam
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated on 16, January, 2023 in Guam.
About Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Guam
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday celebrated in the United States on the third Monday of January each year. In Guam, which is a U.S. territory, the holiday is also observed. It is a day to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was a prominent civil rights leader in the United States.
On this day, many businesses and government offices in Guam are closed, and schools may also be closed or have a day off. There may be parades, marches, and other events held to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy and promote equality and justice for all people.
The holiday is an opportunity to reflect on Dr. King’s message of nonviolence, equality, and justice and to renew our commitment to these values. It is a day to remember the progress that has been made in the struggle for civil rights and to recognize the work that still needs to be done to achieve Dr. King’s dream of a just and equitable society.
History of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Guam
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States that honors the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. The holiday was signed into law in 1983 by President Ronald Reagan, and it was first observed as a federal holiday on January 20, 1986.
However, it took some time for all states and territories to recognize the holiday. Guam officially recognized Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a holiday in 1990, after a bill was signed into law by Governor Joseph Ada. Since then, the holiday is observed every third Monday in January in Guam, just like in the rest of the United States.
How is Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrated in Guam
