National Day of Service - January 20th, 2025
National Day of Service: A Celebration of Unity and Volunteerism On January 20th, 2025, the United States will come together to celebrate the National Day of Service , a federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This special day is a call to action for Americans to make a positive impact in their communities by volunteering their time, talent, and energy to help those in need. The National Day of Service has its roots in the King Holiday and Service Act of 1983, which created a federal holiday to honor Dr. King's birthday. The first Martin Luther King Jr. Day was observed on January 20, 1986, and since then, it has evolved into a day of community service, empowering individuals to make a difference in their neighborhoods. Today, the National Day of Service is led by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), a federal agency that oversees the AmeriCorps program, Senior Corps, and other service initiatives. The CNCS works wi...