5 Most Important Holidays in the US

2. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day signifies the importance of Martin Luther King, Jr. in American history, since he is only the third individual after George Washington and Christopher Columbus to have a federal holiday celebrated in his name. Dr. King is a central figure in the American Civil Rights movement and he rallied thousands to his cause of ensuring equal rights for all in America. The holiday is typically celebrated on the third Monday of January.