"Everybody can be great, because anybody can serve."
-Martin Luther King, Jr.
MLK Day of Service
The Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday is an official day of service and celebrates the civil rights leader’s life and legacy. Thank you to all who joined our 2026 MLK Day United in Service Project at Thanksgiving Point.
Find a volunteer opportunity
Making time to volunteer for MLK Day of Service is a great way to engage with your community while honoring the legacy of Dr. King. Whether you plan on cleaning up a public space, mentoring a young person, or assisting those who are food insecure, what you do makes a world of difference.
Need ideas on how to celebrate MLK Day? Download the Online Toolkit below and review the resources on this page!
- A Day On, Not a Day Off: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance Toolkit
- Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs: Celebrating MLK Day Resources
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How are you honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.?
We thank the young people from across the state that submitted MLK Day reflections in 2022.