Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which means federal employees and many other workers will have the day off. This year, the holiday honoring the life and legacy of the American civil rights icon also coincides with President-elect Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day.
This three-day weekend may allow you extra time to run errands. Or perhaps you’d like to take advantage of the day off by eating out. Before you do, take a look at which facilities plan to be closed for the holiday.
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When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always the third Monday in January. This year, that falls on Monday, Jan. 20.
Is MLK a bank holiday? Will banks be closed on MLK Day?
Yes, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is one of 11 federal holidays recognized in the United States. This means banks will be closed on Monday. The Federal Reserve will also be closed.
Bank ATMs and digital banking features will still be in service.
Is the post office open on MLK Day? Will mail be delivered?
As a federal and state-observed holiday for the U.S. Postal Service, post offices will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so you will not receive your regular mail or packages. USPS priority mail will be the only service in operation. Banks and their branches will be closed as well for the holiday.
Will Amazon, UPS, FedEx ship packages on MLK Day?
UPS pickup and delivery services will be closed on MLK Day, and store locations may also be closed.
FedEx, however, will have modified pickup and delivery services with open locations, the company’s website notes.
Amazon will also not deliver any packages on Monday, Jan. 20.
Is the stock market open on MLK Day?
No, U.S. stock markets will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Nasdaq and Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange will be closed on the holiday. The U.S. bond markets will close on Jan. 20, according to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association. Markets will reopen on Jan. 21.
Will grocery stores be closed on MLK Day? Will Walmart, Target be open?
Most grocery stores will operate during normal hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes the following:
- Walmart
- Target
- Costco
- Sam’s Club
- H-E-B
Are restaurants open on MLK Day?
Restaurants generally stay open and operate at normal capacity on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. However, it’s a good idea to check in with your local eatery and verify its hours before making plans.
