The third Monday in January is Martin Luther King, Jr,, Day.  On Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, the majority of stores, restaurants, malls, and shopping centers are open. However, they might have fewer or shorter hours of operation due to the holidays.

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day which is the third Monday in January, honors the achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr., a Baptist minister who advocated the use of nonviolent means to end racial segregation.

 

BANKS are CLOSED on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day.

BARS and CLUBS are OPEN on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day

BIG BOX STORES are OPEN on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day.

CASUAL RESTAURANTS are OPEN on Martin Luther King, Jr.,Day.

CONVENIENCE STORES are OPEN on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. Many locations are open 24 hours, even on holidays.

FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS are OPEN on Martin Luther King, Jr.,Day.

GROCERY STORES are OPEN on Martin Luther King, Jr.,Day.

GOVERNMENT OFFICES are CLOSED on Martin Luther King, Jr.,Day. Nearly all federal, state, county, and city agencies are closed on this day.

LIQUOR STORES may be OPEN or CLOSED on Martin Luther King, Jr.,Day. This depends on which state and/or city you are located in.

MOVIE THEATERS are OPEN on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day.

PHARMACIES and DRUG STORES are OPEN on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. However, the actual pharmacy may be closed or operating reduced hours.

POST OFFICE (USPS) is CLOSED on Martin Luther King, Jr.,Day. There is no mail delivery.

SHOPPING MALLS AND MALL ANCHOR STORES are OPEN on Martin Luther King, Jr.,Day.

SCHOOLS are CLOSED on Martin Luther King, Jr.,Day: grade schools, middle schools, high schools, colleges, universities, etc.

STOCK MARKET is CLOSED on Martin Luther King, Jr.,Day.

Before leaving the house, it’s a good idea to phone and confirm holiday hours.