As Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday, civil servants and most school pupils get the day off. Some other companies also opt to have a paid holiday on MLK Day. It's a day for religious services, educating the kids and looking back on how race relations have improved. Over the years, it has evolved into a 'day of service' - when Americans are encouraged to volunteer and help those less fortunate. Dial 646 716-5525 to listen to The MLK festivities