What's open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Boston?
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. In Boston, city-centre venues are most likely to deviate from national patterns — check individual branches.
| 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 |
| Urgent Care & Clinics | Reduced hours | 08:00–20:00 | 2026-04-20 citymd.com | |
Official | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | 06:00-23:00 | 2026-08-05 Official Source |
Official | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | 08:00-22:00 | 2026-08-05 Official Source |
Official | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | 10:00-20:30 | 2026-08-05 Official Source |
Estimate | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 cvs.com |
Official | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | 06:00-23:00 | 2026-08-05 Official Source |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 wholefoodsmarket.com |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 traderjoes.com |
Estimate | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 walgreens.com |
Estimate | DIY, Garden & Home | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 homedepot.com |
Estimate | DIY, Garden & Home | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 lowes.com |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 bestbuy.com |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 dollartree.com |
Most standalone and highway drive-thru locations remain open on federal holidays Editorial | Restaurants & Cafes | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 mcdonalds.com |
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 |
No regular mail delivery or retail counter service on federal holidays Editorial | Post & Parcel Lockers | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-04-20 usps.com |
| Post & Parcel Lockers | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 amazon.com | |
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 |
| Public Transit & Transport | Reduced hours | Hours Vary | 2026-04-20 mta.info |
