Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 Observance and Service Availability Details

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed annually on the third Monday of January, honors the civil rights leader's legacy and promotes community service. In 2025, it was removed from the National Park Service's free admission days alongside Juneteenth. In 2026, the holiday falls on January 19, with many businesses and government offices closed. USPS offers limited services, FedEx operates on a modified schedule, and UPS restricts most deliveries except critical services. ATMs remain accessible during the holiday.