Seasonal & Holidays

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

The Martin Luther King Day holiday is Monday, Jan. 18.

WAKEFIELD, MA - 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. 18:

Town Hall: Closed

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Library: Closed

Post Office: Closed

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Schools: Closed

State and federal offices: Closed

Liquor Stores: Open at owner’s discretion


Retail Stores: Open at owner’s discretion

Commuter Rail:

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