Seasonal & Holidays
MLK Day 2019: What's Open, Closed In Birmingham
January 21 is the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, and most state and federal offices will be closed.
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Monday, January 21 is the official observane day for Martin Luther King, Jr,'s birthday, and as a national holiday, many agencies and businesses will be closed or have limited services.
Although King's birthday is January 15, the national holiday falls on the 21st. In addition to being a national holiday, the day is also a National Day of Service, and Hands On Birmingham has several opportunities to help in the community here.
Here is a list of what is open and what is closed on Martin Luther King Day 2018:
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- Federal offices - Closed
- State offices - closed
- City and county offices - Closed
- Courts - Closed
- U.S. Post Office - Closed, no service
- Fed Ex - Open, normal pick-up and delivery schedule
- UPS - Open, normal pick-up and delivery
- Banks - Closed
- Stores and malls - Open
- Stock markets - Closed
- Schools and universities - Closed
- Trach pick-up - Most will be suspended
- Public transportation- Limited or moderated service
- National Parks - Open, and parks that charge admission will waive costs on MLK Day.
Photo of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
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