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What's open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 in United States?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on 2027-01-18. MLK Day is a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January. Banks and post offices close but most retailers and supermarkets trade normally.

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Jan 18

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18 January 2027

Most chains are expected to stay open.

Open

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All Categories 21 Supermarkets & Groceries 4 Pharmacies & Chemists 3 Petrol & EV Charging 1 Restaurants & Cafes 2 DIY, Garden & Home 2 Retail & Shopping Malls 4 Post & Parcel Lockers 2 Banks & ATMs 1 Public Transit & Transport 1 Urgent Care & Clinics 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

MTA, BART, and major city transit authorities run Sunday or holiday schedules.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Major cities suspend alternate side parking and parking meters on major federal holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

No regular USPS mail delivery or post office counters; automated Amazon Hub lockers available 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

No federal retail closure laws; private retailers decide hours, though Thanksgiving and Christmas see widespread voluntary closures.

Service Availability 15%

Verified · 4 days ago

All Verified Chains & Venues

21 venues tracked

Venue / Chain	Category	Holiday Status	Hours	Verification & Source
Walgreens 24-Hour & Pharmacy24/7 Duty Designated 24-hour branches and drive-thru pharmacies remain open 365 days a year Editorial1-800-925-4733	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 walgreens.com
Chevron & ExtraMile24/7 Duty Fuel pumps and convenience stores open 24 hours on all federal holidays Editorial	Petrol & EV Charging	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 chevron.com
CityMD Urgent Care24/7 Duty Open 365 days a year including Thanksgiving and Christmas Day Editorial	Urgent Care & Clinics	Reduced hours	08:00–20:00	2026-04-20 citymd.com
Walmart Official	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	06:00-23:00	2026-08-05 Official Source
Target Official	Retail & Shopping Malls	Open	08:00-22:00	2026-08-05 Official Source
Costco Official	Retail & Shopping Malls	Open	10:00-20:30	2026-08-05 Official Source
CVS Pharmacy Estimate	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 cvs.com
Kroger Official	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	06:00-23:00	2026-08-05 Official Source
Whole Foods Market Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 wholefoodsmarket.com
Trader Joe's Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 traderjoes.com
Walgreens Estimate	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 walgreens.com
Home Depot Estimate	DIY, Garden & Home	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 homedepot.com
Lowe's Estimate	DIY, Garden & Home	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 lowes.com
Best Buy Estimate	Retail & Shopping Malls	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 bestbuy.com
Dollar Tree Estimate	Retail & Shopping Malls	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 dollartree.com
McDonald's USA Most standalone and highway drive-thru locations remain open on federal holidays Editorial	Restaurants & Cafes	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 mcdonalds.com
Starbucks Coffee Store hours vary; travel hub and grocery kiosk locations open regular hours Editorial	Restaurants & Cafes	Reduced hours	06:00–18:00	2026-04-20 starbucks.com
United States Postal Service (USPS) No regular mail delivery or retail counter service on federal holidays Editorial	Post & Parcel Lockers	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-04-20 usps.com
Amazon Locker 24/7 Outdoor self-service Amazon Lockers accessible 24/7 on all holidays Editorial	Post & Parcel Lockers	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 amazon.com
Chase Bank & ATMs Branch lobbies closed on federal holidays; drive-up and vestibule ATMs open 24/7 Editorial	Banks & ATMs	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-04-20 chase.com
MTA New York City Transit Subways and buses operate on Sunday holiday schedule Editorial	Public Transit & Transport	Reduced hours	Hours Vary	2026-04-20 mta.info

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in United States?

MLK Day is a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January. Banks and post offices close but most retailers and supermarkets trade normally. Confirmed open chains include: Walmart, Target, Costco, CVS Pharmacy, Kroger. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on 2027-01-18 in 2027.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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