Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Monday, January 18, 2027TBDMarion County School District

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day takes place on Monday, January 18, 2027 at Marion County School District, 512 SE 3rd St, Ocala, Florida.

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Monday, January 18, 2027

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Marion County School District

512 SE 3rd St
Ocala, FL

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In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all schools and district offices will be closed. There will be no school for students and no work for staff. The school district honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring contributions to civil rights and equality.

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When is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day takes place on Monday, January 18, 2027. It is held at Marion County School District in Ocala, Florida.

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is held at Marion County School District, 512 SE 3rd St, Ocala, FL , in Marion County.

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