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What's Open, Closed on Martin Luther King Day in Chelmsford

Martin Luther King Day is Monday, Jan. 19.

Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. State and federal offices will be closed in observance of the holiday, while retail stores and most other businesses will be open.

Here’s a look at what’s open and what’s closed on Monday, Jan. 19

  • Town offices: Closed
  • Schools: Closed
  • Libraries: Closed
  • Banks: Closed
  • Post offices: Closed
  • Retail stores: Open
  • Grocery stores: Open
  • Liquor stores: Open
  • Mall: Open
  • Trash and recycling pickup: No, delayed one day

Most MBTA lines will operate on a Saturday schedule. Here’s a full look at how the buses and trains will be running on Monday:

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  • The Red Line will operate a Saturday schedule.
  • The Orange Line will operate a Saturday schedule.
  • The Blue Line will operate a Saturday schedule.
  • The Green B-, C-, D-, and E-Lines will operate a Saturday schedule.
  • The Silver Line will operate a weekday schedule.
  • MBTA officials say customers should please note that, while the Red, Orange, Blue, and Green Lines will operate a Saturday schedule, there will not be late-night service.

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