Martin Luther King Jr. Day SVG

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on the third Monday of January. These 7 designs pay tribute to Dr. King with silhouette portraits, quotes and the 1963 March on Washington theme.

The MLK Day designs

• Portrait tributes: "Dream Like King" and "Honoring Martin Luther King Jr" with butterflies around a portrait.
• Patriotic profile: "Martin Luther King Jr Day" with a profile portrait and a flag ribbon.
• March on Washington: "I Have A Dream MLK 1963" in Pan-African varsity lettering.
• Quote design: "Our Lives Begin To End" with a silhouette, quoting his words about speaking up for what matters.
• Symbolic: "Martin Luther King Day" with a star and butterfly silhouette, and a memorial portrait with butterflies.

Project ideas for schools and families

Teachers can cut "Dream Like King" for a classroom bulletin board or door, and students can wear the 1963 design for a day of service. Engrave a portrait design on a wooden plaque for a church display, or make shirts for a community march in iron-on HTV.

Formats included

Every MLK Day SVG download includes SVG, PNG, EPS and DXF files. The SVG opens in Cricut Design Space and Silhouette Studio Designer Edition, the DXF in the free Basic Edition, and both work with laser software for engraving.

Related collections

• Black History Month SVG – designs for February.
• Juneteenth SVG – celebrating freedom on June 19.
• National Days SVG – the parent collection.
• Presidents Day SVG – another winter federal holiday.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

It is observed on the third Monday of January in the United States, close to Dr. King's birthday on January 15.

Can I engrave the MLK portrait designs?

Yes. The silhouette portraits work well for laser engraving on wood or acrylic using the SVG or DXF file from Wow SVG.

Are these designs suitable for a classroom?

Yes. The Wow SVG MLK Day designs are respectful tributes with portraits, quotes and butterflies that fit classroom displays and student shirts.