UA closed Jan. 20 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Celebration of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Civil Rights

All University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20 to recognize the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Celebration of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Civil Rights holiday. The day is one of 12 paid holidays for UA ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æs.

In 1994, the Board of Regents approved the holiday and changed the name to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Celebration of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Civil Rights. This special day celebrates the legacy of  Dr. King, ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Native leaders and organizations, and others who have led civil rights initiatives benefiting all ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æns.