MLK Day 2026: Closures and Observances Across US Schools, Banks, and Services

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 will be observed on Monday, January 19, as a federal holiday across the United States. Banks, post offices, federal offices, and the stock market will be closed, while most retail businesses remain open. School closures vary by district; some, like Chicago Public Schools, observe the holiday, while others leave attendance decisions to local authorities. The day honors Dr. King's civil rights legacy and encourages community service nationwide.