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:
- The Haverhill Line will operate a regular weekday schedule.
- The Lowell Line will operate a regular weekday schedule.
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