MLK Day Observations: Open and Closed Businesses on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Monday, 19 January 2026, 11:00

MLK Day, honoring Martin Luther King Jr., impacts the status of businesses across the nation. On January 19, 2026, many stores will operate as usual, while some services will pause. Discover what’s open and closed on MLK Day, including retail and postal operations.

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MLK Day 2026: Business Operations

MLK Day, honoring Martin Luther King Jr., falls on January 19, 2026. On this federal holiday, numerous businesses will maintain regular hours, but a few will observe closures. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect:

Retail Stores

Costco: Open during usual hours.
Target: Open as per regular schedule.
Chick-fil-A: Operating, confirm hours via app.
McDonald's: Open, with varying hours by location.

Grocery Stores

Most chains are open on MLK Day, including:

Aldi
Food Lion
Stop & Shop
Wegmans
Whole Foods

Postal and Financial Services

United States Postal Service: Closed, with regular delivery resuming on Tuesday.
Banks: Generally closed due to national holiday status.
Stock Market: Closed on MLK Day, reopening Tuesday.

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