Martin Luther King Jr. Day
What's Open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026?
Monday, January 20, 2026
Open - Regular Hours
Most retail stores, grocery stores, restaurants, and pharmacies operate normally on MLK Day.
Closed (Federal Holiday)
Banks, post offices, government offices, and stock markets.
Check Locally
Some regional chains and select locations may adjust hours.
Quick Store Status Reference for MLK Day
Open - Regular Hours
- Walmart, Target
- Kroger, Publix, Safeway, Albertsons, H-E-B
- Costco, Sam's Club
- CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid
- McDonald's, Starbucks, Dunkin, and other fast food chains
- Best Buy, Home Depot, Lowe's
- Macy's, Kohl's, Nordstrom, T.J. Maxx
- 7-Eleven, Wawa, Sheetz
Closed
- Post Offices (USPS)
- Banks (most)
- Government offices
- Federal offices
Varies / Check Locally
- Aldi
- Trader Joe's
- Local or regional chains (check locally)
Search MLK Day store hours
Look up brand-specific guidance and jump directly to each store's MLK Day details.
Store-by-store guidance
Most businesses treat MLK Day as a regular operating day. Choose a category to see guidance by brand.
🛒 Grocery Stores
Major supermarkets operating on regular schedules.
Albertsons
Albertsons locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Albertsons treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Aldi
Aldi hours may vary by location on MLK Day. Most stores plan to open, but local schedules can differ.
Aldi sets MLK Day hours locally, so verify with your store before visiting.
BJ’s Wholesale
BJ’s Wholesale locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
BJ’s Wholesale treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Food Lion
Food Lion locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Food Lion treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Giant Eagle
Giant Eagle locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Giant Eagle treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Giant Food
Giant Food locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Giant Food treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
H-E-B
H-E-B locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
H-E-B treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Kroger
Kroger locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Kroger treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Meijer
Meijer locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Meijer treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Publix
Publix locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Publix treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Safeway
Safeway locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Safeway treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Stop & Shop treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
The Fresh Market
The Fresh Market locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
The Fresh Market treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s hours may vary by location on MLK Day. Most stores plan to open, but local schedules can differ.
Trader Joe’s sets MLK Day hours locally, so verify with your store before visiting.
Wegmans
Wegmans locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Wegmans treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
💊 Pharmacies
Drugstores and pharmacy counters are open.
CVS
CVS locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
CVS treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Duane Reade
Duane Reade locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Duane Reade treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Rite Aid
Rite Aid locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Rite Aid treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Walgreens
Walgreens locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Walgreens treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
☕ Coffee
Coffee chains with standard MLK Day hours.
Dunkin
Dunkin locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Dunkin treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Starbucks
Starbucks locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Starbucks treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Tim Hortons treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
🍔 Fast Food
Quick-service restaurants running normal hours.
Arby’s
Arby’s locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Arby’s treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Burger King
Burger King locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Burger King treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Carl’s Jr. / Hardee’s
Carl’s Jr. / Hardee’s locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Carl’s Jr. / Hardee’s treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Chick-fil-A treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Domino’s
Domino’s locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Domino’s treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
In-N-Out
In-N-Out locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
In-N-Out treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Jack in the Box
Jack in the Box locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Jack in the Box treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
KFC
KFC locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
KFC treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Little Caesars
Little Caesars locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Little Caesars treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
McDonald’s
McDonald’s locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
McDonald’s treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Papa John’s
Papa John’s locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Papa John’s treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Pizza Hut treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Popeyes
Popeyes locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Popeyes treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Sonic
Sonic locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Sonic treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Taco Bell
Taco Bell locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Taco Bell treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Wendy’s
Wendy’s locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Wendy’s treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Whataburger
Whataburger locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Whataburger treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
🏬 Retail & Big Box
Department and warehouse stores open as usual.
Bath & Body Works
Bath & Body Works locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Bath & Body Works treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Best Buy
Best Buy locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Best Buy treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Costco
Costco locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Costco treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Dick’s Sporting Goods locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Dick’s Sporting Goods treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Dollar General
Dollar General locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Dollar General treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Home Depot
Home Depot locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Home Depot treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
HomeGoods
HomeGoods locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
HomeGoods treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
IKEA
IKEA locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
IKEA treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
JCPenney
JCPenney locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
JCPenney treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Jo-Ann Fabrics
Jo-Ann Fabrics locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Jo-Ann Fabrics treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Kohl’s
Kohl’s locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Kohl’s treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Lowe’s
Lowe’s locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Lowe’s treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Macy’s
Macy’s locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Macy’s treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Marshalls
Marshalls locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Marshalls treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Michaels
Michaels locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Michaels treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Nordstrom
Nordstrom locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Nordstrom treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Nordstrom Rack
Nordstrom Rack locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Nordstrom Rack treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Old Navy
Old Navy locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Old Navy treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Ross Dress for Less
Ross Dress for Less locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Ross Dress for Less treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Sam’s Club
Sam’s Club locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Sam’s Club treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
T.J. Maxx
T.J. Maxx locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
T.J. Maxx treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Target
Target locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Target treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Walmart
Walmart locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Walmart treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
🍽️ Sit-Down Restaurants
Casual dining spots keeping regular Monday hours.
Applebee’s
Applebee’s locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Applebee’s treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Buffalo Wild Wings treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Chili’s
Chili’s locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Chili’s treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Cracker Barrel treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Denny’s
Denny’s locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Denny’s treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
IHOP
IHOP locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
IHOP treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
LongHorn Steakhouse
LongHorn Steakhouse locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
LongHorn Steakhouse treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Maggiano’s Little Italy locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Maggiano’s Little Italy treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Morton’s The Steakhouse
Morton’s The Steakhouse locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Morton’s The Steakhouse treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Olive Garden
Olive Garden locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Olive Garden treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Outback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Outback Steakhouse treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Red Lobster
Red Lobster locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Red Lobster treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Ruth’s Chris
Ruth’s Chris locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Ruth’s Chris treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Texas Roadhouse
Texas Roadhouse locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Texas Roadhouse treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
The Capital Grille treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
The Cheesecake Factory
The Cheesecake Factory locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
The Cheesecake Factory treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Waffle House
Waffle House locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Waffle House treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Yard House
Yard House locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Yard House treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
🏪 Convenience
24/7 style stores open with normal service.
7-Eleven
7-Eleven locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
7-Eleven treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Sheetz
Sheetz locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Sheetz treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
Wawa
Wawa locations are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 and typically follow regular hours.
Wawa treats MLK Day as a standard operating day for most locations.
What's closed on MLK Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday, so government services pause even as most retailers operate normally.
- Post Offices (USPS): All locations closed, no mail delivery
- Banks: Most banks closed (ATMs and online banking still available)
- Government Offices: Federal, state, and local offices closed
- Stock Market: NYSE and NASDAQ closed
- Federal Courts: Closed for the holiday
- DMV: Most state DMV offices closed
- Libraries: Many public libraries closed (varies by location)
Timeline to prep for MLK Day
- Today/Tomorrow: Finalize MLK Day landing page and homepage updates.
- By January 15: Update major chain pages for MLK Day.
- By January 17: Post to social channels or send a newsletter if available.
- January 20: Monitor traffic and popular searches for the holiday.
FAQs
Are stores open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026?
Most retail stores, grocery stores, restaurants, and pharmacies are open with regular hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026. Banks, post offices, and government offices are closed because it is a federal holiday.
Is the post office open on MLK Day?
No. USPS post offices are closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and regular mail delivery is suspended.
Are banks open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Most banks are closed on MLK Day since it is a federal holiday, but ATMs and online banking remain available.
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