Federal and state government offices, courts, most schools, banks, and U.S. stock markets are closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. National parks remain open but will no longer offer free admission on the holiday this year, following a policy change directed by President Donald Trump. Most retailers and other businesses are operating on regular schedules.
The National Park Service announced last month it will no longer offer free entry on King Day or Juneteenth, replacing those free-admission dates with Flag Day and Trump’s birthday. California Gov. Gavin Newsom defied the change, ordering more than 200 state parks to offer free admission Monday.
Federal and state government offices, U.S. courts, most schools, banks, and stock markets are closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Most retailers and other businesses are open.
National parks are open but will charge admission this year, after President Donald Trump directed a change to which days parks offer free entry. The National Park Service announced last month it will no longer offer free admission on King Day or Juneteenth. Those dates were replaced with Flag Day and Trump’s birthday, the Associated Press reported.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom defied the change, ordering more than 200 state parks to offer free admission Monday.
What’s closed
MLK Day is an official federal holiday honoring the civil rights leader’s birthday and legacy. Federal and state government offices are closed, as are courts and most schools.
U.S. stock markets and banks are closed Monday and will reopen Tuesday.
What’s open
National parks are open. Federal admission fees apply at parks that normally charge entry.
Most stores and other businesses are operating on their regular schedules. Checking a specific store’s website or calling ahead is recommended for locations where hours may vary, according to the Associated Press.