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Martin Luther King Day
New Year’s Day kicked off 2025 less than a week ago, and we know that banks and many big retailers were closed. As we jump back into work after the holiday season, we might be wondering when we will be getting our next day off.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, or MLK Day, is less than two weeks away and will be paired with President Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day.
So, what’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Is MLK Day a national holiday? Who gets a day off? Here’s what to know.
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When is Inauguration Day 2025? The same day as MLK Day
This year, Jan. 20 will be Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Why is MLK Day on Jan. 20?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always scheduled to take place on the third Monday in January, according to the Austin American-Statesman. This year, the holiday happens to land on Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day.
Is there school in Ohio on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Schools and colleges are likely to be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
School closings vary by state and school district. Check your local school district’s website for school closures.
Federal workers will have a day off on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, federal offices will be closed, and federal workers will have a paid day off.
Will mail be delivered on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
According to the U.S. Postal Service, post offices will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so you will not receive your regular mail or packages.
USPS priority mail will be the only service in operation.
Will FedEx and UPS deliver on MLK Day?
Other delivery services, such as FedEx and UPS, will have limited, modified operations on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
For instance, FedEx may have some early on-call and drop-box pickups, and some UPS stores may be open while only critical services will be in operation.
Are banks closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
No, banks and their branches will be closed, as banks follow the federal holiday schedule as well.
Bank ATMs and digital banking features will still be in service.
Is Kroger open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Check your local store
Have last-minute groceries to grab? According to the Kroger website, most Kroger locations will have normal hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Is Giant Eagle open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Giant Eagle will be open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, according to Hours Guide.
Is there trash pickup on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Not in Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Columbus
Columbus’ city website, Akron’s city website, Canton’s government website, and Cincinnati’s government web page all provide trash and recycling calendars showing Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a holiday. Trash will not be picked up on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Will Walgreens or CVS be open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
According to NJ.com, Walgreens and CVS locations open on MLK Day depend on location and could be open with modified, limited hours. Check with your local location to be sure.
Will restaurants and stores be open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Most businesses and retailers may remain open or have modified hours, so contact your local store to check its hours.
Will libraries be open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Got a head start on your reading goal for 2025? If you want to visit your local library on MLK Day, you might have to wait until the next day.
The Stark Library network in and around Canton, Columbus Metropolitan Library, Cincinnati & Hamilton Public Library, and Akron-Summit County Public Library will all be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Will movie theaters be open on MLK Day?
Movie theaters may remain open, but they may also have modified hours, so contact your local AMC, Cinemark, or Marcus Theater to check their hours.
