Proper Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Inauguration Day Act

This bill makes sure Martin Luther King Jr. Day is not observed on the same day as a presidential Inauguration. If Inauguration Day would fall on the federal holiday for Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day would move to the Tuesday right after the usual third Monday in January.

Key points:

• Who is affected: People who follow the federal holiday schedule (like federal offices and services).
• What changes: If the two days would land together, Martin Luther King Jr. Day shifts to Tuesday; Inauguration Day stays as scheduled.
• When: Only in years when the two observances would otherwise fall on the same day.