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Definition of Martin luther king day
1. Noun. Observed on the Monday closest to January 15.
Generic synonyms: Legal Holiday, National Holiday, Public Holiday
Group relationships: Jan, January
Lexicographical Neighbors of Martin Luther King Day
Literary usage of Martin luther king day
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Yearbook of Holidays & Observances: A Multicultural Perspective of by Iva A. Smith, Aurora Ramirez-Krodel (1998)
"Some communities celebrate martin luther king day by having marches for civil
rights and against racism, concerts, parades, or special educational events. ..."
2. Florida: Gulf Coast by Don Philpott (2003)
"Labor Day: first Monday martin luther king day: third Monday „ , February
President's Day: third Monday May Memorial Day: last Monday Columbus Day: second ..."
3. The Practices and Procedures of the Investigating Services of the Deparment edited by Strom Thurmond (1998)
"Monday, January 21, 1991 (martin luther king day, a Federal holiday) was significant.
Col. Sabow met with Col. Underwood and a mutual friend, ..."
4. Florida: The Keysby Don Philpott by Don Philpott (2002)
"... Key West (» 294-5015) martin luther king day (third Monday) Monroe County
Fair, Key West (« 294-2587) Seafood, Arts and Craft Festival, Plantation Key ..."