MLK Day holiday: What’s open and closed
JANUARY 17, 2026 - Moji Akingba, with Her Butterfly Effect, participates in the 38th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Celebration along Martin Luther King Ave. in Long Beach on January 17, 2026. The parade is a longstanding tradition that ce
Monday marks the 40th federal observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with communities across the country hosting parades, panels and service projects.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday, meaning several services will be impacted. Here’s a look:
Are the Post Office, UPS and FedEx open?
The U.S. Postal Service observes Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a federal holiday, meaning there will be no regular mail delivery. Its retail branches are also closed.
No UPS pickup or delivery service is available on Monday and UPS store locations may be closed. UPS Express Critical service is available.
Meanwhile, FedEx is open, with modified service on FedEx Express and FedEx Ground Economy.
Are banks open?
The Federal Reserve is closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which means the vast majority of banks will also be closed in recognition of the day.
ATMs and online banking will be available.
Is the stock market open?
No. The New York Stock Exchange observes Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, as does Nasdaq.
The Source: This story was written based on information published by the U.S. government, U.S. Postal Service, UPS, FedEx, various banks, NYSE and Nasdaq.