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Why did Arizona refuse MLK Day?
This came after the State Legislature failed, by one vote, to send Gov. Babbitt a bill that would have made Martin Luther King Jr. Day as state
Will banks be closed on MLK Day?
Are banks open on MLK Day? MLK Day is also considered a bank holiday, so the major banks — Bank of America, Capital One, Citibank, PNC, Wells Fargo and Truist — will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19. All federal and state courts and non-essential services will be closed on MLK Day.
What states don't celebrate MLK Day?
Other states, like Alabama and Mississippi, have combined the King holiday with “Robert E. Lee Day” to honor the birthday of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, who was born on January 19. However, Martin Luther King Day has been recognized in all 50 states since early 2000.
Why is MLK Day on Jan 15?
The day, which falls close to Dr. King's birthday on Jan. 15, commemorates his work in the pursuit of equal rights. A powerful orator and leader, Dr. King was an instrumental figure in the civil rights movement, which called for an end to racial segregation and discrimination in the United States.
