Monday, Jan. 19, marks the second of 12 federal holidays this year: Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Many people will be off work to honor the American civil rights activist. Here’s what you need to know.
Is MLK Day a holiday?
Yes, it is considered a federal holiday. All non-essential government agency workers should be off on Jan. 19, and it is to the discretion of individual companies to grant workers MLK Day off, so check with your company’s policy.
Sanitation workers will generally have MLK Day off as well.
Target, Walmart MLK Day hours 2026
Most large retailers — including Macy’s, Target and Walmart — will be open Jan. 19…