What’s Open, Closed on MLK Day and Inauguration Day

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Monday, January 20, the birthday of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is celebrated. This year, the holiday coincides with President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, although the majority of business closings will be for MLK Day.

King’s actual birthday is January 15, but the federal holiday always falls on the third Monday in January.

Just four days after King’s assassination in 1968, the US Rep. John Conyers of Michigan legislation for a federal holiday to honor the civil rights leader. However, the holiday was not signed into law until 1983, and the first national celebration did not take place until 1986 after years of advocacy. In 1999, New Hampshire became the last state to adopt a holiday honoring King.

Here’s what’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025.

Retail and grocery

Major US retailers and grocers – such as Target, Walmart and Kroger – will be open on MLK Day. Wholesale retailers Costco and Sam’s Club will also be open Monday. Most large chain restaurants will serve food, but be sure to check with local shops and restaurants for their opening hours.

FedEx will have modified delivery services, but specialty services such as FedEx Freight, Office and Custom Critical will operate as normal.

UPS domestic ground, air and international shipping will be closed Monday. Limited UPS Store locations will be open, but UPS Express Critical will be available.

USPS will not send or deliver mail on Monday.

The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will not trade on MLK Day.

Wells Fargo, Citibank and TD Bank branches will also be closed Monday.

ATMs and online banking services will operate as normal.

MLK Day is one of seven free admission days in 2025.

Most non-essential government services like the DMV, libraries and city offices will be closed. Be sure to check with your local branches for details.