The first holiday of the year was just a few weeks ago, with banks and major retailers closed on New Year’s Day.
Now, Martin Luther King Jr. The day is here — and it happens to coincide with President-elect Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day.
What is open and what is closed? Is MLK Day a National Holiday? Here’s everything you need to know:
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day a federal holiday?
MLK Day was adopted as a federal holiday in 1983 and has been recognized in all 50 states since 2000.
As a holiday, federal offices will be closed and those workers will have a day off with pay, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025?
This year, Martin Luther King Jr. The day – or MLK Day – is Monday, January. 20.
MLK Day always takes place on the third Monday in January since it is close to his birthday, which is January. 15.
When is Inauguration Day 2025?
Trump’s inauguration day will be Monday, January. 20 – same day as MLK Day.
Is Inauguration Day Always Martin Luther King Day?
It is rare for two federal holidays to overlap, and this is only the third time in history that a president will be sworn in on MLK Day.
Inauguration Day is always in January. 20 and has been since the passage of the 20th Amendment in 1933.
However, in years when Inauguration Day falls on a Sunday, the president takes a private oath on that day, followed by a public ceremony the following January. 21. The latter happened during the second inauguration of President Barack Obama.
The other two times that Inauguration Day and MLK Day overlapped were during President Bill Clinton’s second inauguration in 1997 and President Obama’s second inauguration in 2013.
The two holidays are not expected to overlap again until 2053.
Is there school on MLK Day?
Schools and colleges will likely be closed for MLK Day, but closings may vary by state and school district, so be sure to check your local district’s website.
Are banks closed on MLK Day?
Banks follow the federal holiday schedule, which means all banks and their branches will be closed.
However, ATMs and digital banking features will still be accessible.
Is the stock market closed?
The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are closed for MLK Day each year, according to the stock market’s holiday schedule.
Is the DMV closed on MLK Day?
Like federal offices, all state offices will also be closed in January. 20 — including the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Will there be mail on MLK Day?
According to the US Postal Service, post offices will close in January. 20 for MLK Day, so you will not receive your regular USPS mail and packages on this day. Priority Mail would be the only exception.
So United Parcel Service and FedEx deliver on MLK Day?
UPS is closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but UPS Express Critical service will still be available. Limited UPS Store locations may be open; so be sure to check with your local store.
Meanwhile, FedEx will have modified service for MLK Day, meaning early pickup and pickup will be available in some areas.
Will restaurants and stores be open on MLK Day?
Most restaurants and shops will be open on Monday, and many will hold sales over the holiday weekend.
Is Costco open on MLK Day?
Although Costco Wholesale clubs are closed for other federal holidays, they will be open in January. 20.
Does Goodwill open on MLK Day?
Good Name is also open on MLK Day, but be sure to check with your local store to see if the holiday has modified hours of operation.
Is Olive Garden open on MLK Day?
The Olive Garden will be open regular hours on MLK Day.
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