Are banks closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? What's open and closed

Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates the life and legacy of the late American activist and minister who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

The federal holiday marks Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday which is on January 15th and falls on the third Monday of January every year.

So, are banks open on Monday, January 17th? Here are some places that are closed and open today.

Are banks closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022?

Yes, banks are closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022.

January 17th is a federal holiday which means that banks, federal offices, stock markets and schools remain closed for the day.

Customers still have access ATMs at their local bank branches, as well as online banking services.

If you need any information on your local branch’s working hours, please visit their website or reach out via social media.

Today is one of eleven national holidays observed in the United States and they apply to all federal government offices.

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What else is closed/open today?

Non-essential government offices, courthouses, public libraries and city offices are all closed on Monday, January 17th.

US post offices are also closed today and delivery and collections will resume on Tuesday, January 18th. Other services such as UPS and FedEx remain open but some locations might have reduced working hours.

Supermarkets and retail stores are open today. Big retailers such as Target, Costco and Walmart and restaurants chains are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022.

However, some stores may have reduced working hours due to staff shortage. Earlier this month, Macy’s informed customers that it has reduced its hours for the rest of January.

Some locations may have special offers and discounts to celebrate the federal holiday.

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