ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the holiday celebrating the life and legacy of the civil rights leader.
Whether you’re heading out to the MLK Day parades in Tampa or St. Pete, or enjoying a day off from school or work, you may be wondering what’s open and closed across the area.
We broke it down for you.
Grocery stores open on MLK Day
Publix MLK Day hours 2026
Publix stores will be open for regular hours, typically from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Costco MLK Day hours 2026
Costco stores will be open for regular hours, typically from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Walmart MLK Day hours 2026
Walmart stores will be open for regular hours, typically from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Trader Joe’s MLK Day hours 2026
Trader Joe’s stores will be open for regular hours, typically from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Aldi MLK Day hours 2026
Aldi stores will be open for regular hours, typically from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day a holiday?
Yes. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday, despite recent changes made by President Trump…