International Women's Day (IWD) is marked on March 8 every year. It is a major day of global celebration for the economic, political and social achievements of women.
Martin Luther King Day is celebrated on the third Monday of each January, around the time of Dr King's birthday on January 15th.
Since 1994 American citizens have been encouraged to use Martin Luther King Day as a day of action when they perform voluntary work which has a positive benefit for their community.