Government offices, the stock market, and many schools are closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but most businesses are open
Government offices, the stock market and many schools are closed on Monday in observance of National Day Martin Luther King Jr Day, But most businesses are open.
National parks are still open on MLK Day although it is no longer free this year after that President Donald Trump A change has been made to the two days that will be free this year.
When in doubt, call ahead or search for more specific schedules online for stores in your area.
Here’s a summary of what’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 2026:
MLK Day is Public holiday Civil rights leader honored Birthday and legacyso federal and state government offices were closed. Courts and most schools were also closed.
we Stock markets The banks are closed on Monday but will reopen on Tuesday.
The National Park Service announced last month Free entry will no longer be offered to the parks on King Day and Juneteenth, but instead on Flag Day and Trump’s birthday.
But California Governor Gavin Newsom defied Trump and commander More than 200 state parks to offer free admission on Monday.
Most stores and other businesses are open.