> At a Glance
> – Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026
> – USPS, banks, and government offices will be closed
> – FedEx will remain open with modified services
> – Why it matters: Plan ahead for mail, banking, and trash pickup delays
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January. In 2026, it lands on Monday, Jan. 19, affecting services nationwide.
Mail & Shipping
The United States Postal Service will be closed on MLK Day. All post office locations will shut their doors, and no mail will be picked up or delivered.
Normal operations resume on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
FedEx will stay open but may offer limited services. Check your local FedEx office for specifics.
Banking & Markets
Most major banks will close for the holiday. These include:
- Bank of America
- Chase
- Citibank
- Capital One
- PNC Bank
- Truist
- Wells Fargo
- TD Bank
- U.S. Bank
- Santander Bank
ATMs and online banking will still work. The New York Stock Exchange will also close for the long weekend after Friday, Jan. 16, reopening Tuesday, Jan. 20.
Other Closures
As a federal holiday, nonessential government offices will shut down:
- Department of Motor Vehicles
- Courthouses
- Public libraries
- Public schools
Most trash collection services will pause or run a day behind. Check your town’s website for updated pickup schedules.
Grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping centers will stay open, though some may shorten hours.
2026 Federal Bank Holidays
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Jan. 1 |
| MLK Jr. Day | Jan. 19 |
| Washington’s Birthday | Feb. 16 |
| Memorial Day | May 25 |
| Juneteenth | June 19 |
| Independence Day | July 4 |
| Labor Day | Sept. 7 |
| Columbus/Indigenous People’s Day | Oct. 12 |
| Veterans Day | Nov. 11 |
| Thanksgiving | Nov. 26 |
| Christmas | Dec. 25 |
The NYSE will also close for Good Friday on April 3, but will remain open on Oct. 12.
Key Takeaways
- Plan ahead: No mail delivery or banking on Jan. 19
- Trash delays: Many sanitation services will shift by one day
- FedEx caveat: Open, but confirm local hours before shipping
Mark your calendar now so the holiday doesn’t disrupt your week.
