Which shops are closed on Martin Luther King Day?
MARTIN Luther King Jr was the leader of a historic civil rights movement for more than a decade.
A national holiday known as Martin Luther King Day is celebrated on the third Monday of January. This year, the holiday falls on Monday, January 17, 2022.
Martin Luther King Day became a federal holiday in 1983[/caption]Are shops and businesses closed on Martin Luther King Day?
Most workplaces and federal offices are closed for the day, however, many stores and restaurants will remain open for business.
Banks and the US Post offices will be shut for the day, but FedEx and UPS will be delivering.
Shops including Target and Walmart are open. All operations will resume as normal the following day, Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
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What is Martin Luther King Day and when is it?
Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday honoring the life and work of the civil rights activist.
Martin Luther King Day became a federal holiday in 1983 when President Ronald Reagan signed the bill into law.
The holiday was first formally celebrated in 1986.
It falls on the third Monday of January every year. Thus, it falls on Monday, January 17. 2022, this year.
Dr. King’s birthday is on January 15, so the holiday sometimes lands that day.
The US Postal Service will be closed on Martin Luther King Day[/caption]Where is Martin Luther King Day celebrated?
MLK Day is celebrated across America.
At first, some states resisted observing the holiday, but in the year 2000, all 50 states are honoring the holiday.