What’s open, what’s closed: Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026

The nation will honor a pivotal leader in the Civil Rights movement on Monday.

Along with celebrations, Martin Luther King Jr. Day brings some closings and service disruptions to the D.C. region.

Stores and business

All post offices will be closed. The U.S. Postal Service is not delivering mail and neither will UPS. FedEx will stay open but offer modified services.

For the most part, banks will be closed Monday.

Most supermarket and department store chains are open during their regular hours...