Monday  21 I helped my parents do stuff around the house.Did some chores I normally do not  do. The reason why MLK day should be a day on and not a day off is because. You should help people in your community.  Not think your going to get anything in return.MLK did not think he would get anything in return.So you should help your family friends and community on MLK day. That is why you should make MLK day a day on and not a day off.