Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated on January 16 in the United States in honor of the civil rights leader. And while some stores and services close, others remain open.
On Monday, January 16, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated in the United States, a day that commemorates the legacy of the civil rights leader and reflects on racial equality.
Although many businesses and government offices will remain closed in honor of this holiday, there are several stores and services that will continue to operate as normal.
Here’s a list of stores that will be open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day so you can plan your shopping and activities.
Costco
Although it is closed on some holidays, Costco is not closed on Martin Luther King Day. The chain of stores will be open, although hours could vary depending on the location. You can check Costco coupon book here.
Walmart
Stores will be open on this holiday, but hours may vary by location. Consider that there will also be delivery and pickup options available. You can check the fees of your local store here.
Target
Stores will follow their normal hours of operation on that holiday, although hours may vary by location. You can check the fees of your local store here.
Walgreens
Stores will follow their typical hours of operation on that holiday, but hours may vary by location. You can check the fees of your local store here.
Albertsons
Stores will follow their normal operating hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but hours may vary by location. You can check the fees of your local store here.
Post office and mail services
Federal Express and the United Parcel Service will deliver and open their stores on Monday, but the United States Postal Service will close its offices and will not deliver on Monday.
Banks
Banks, including Bank of America, Chase, CitiBank, Wells Fargo, and U.S. Bank, will be closed on Monday. Of course, remember that you will still be able to access some of its services online or in its mobile applications.
Schools
Generally, public schools give students the day off on Martin Luther King Day. However, it is worth checking with your local school district.