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What’s Open, Closed On MLK Jr. Day 2022 Around Fredericksburg

See how the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday will affect city offices, public transit, and more in the Fredericksburg area.

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Across Fredericksburg, Stafford County, and Spotsylvania County, businesses and government offices will adjust their schedules in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Across Fredericksburg, Stafford County, and Spotsylvania County, businesses and government offices will adjust their schedules in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. (Kaylah Sambo/Patch)

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — On Monday, residents and businesses around Fredericksburg will take a moment to honor the life and legacy of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.

As a federal holiday, MLK Day could also affect the hours of government offices, libraries, public transportation, garbage pickup and other services in the Fredericksburg area.

Before you head out, here’s a roundup of what’s open and what’s closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in our city:

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  • Schools: Public schools in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Stafford will be closed on Monday, Jan. 17
  • Government offices: Government offices in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Stafford will be closed on Monday, Jan. 17.
  • Courts: All courts in the region will be closed on Monday, Jan. 17.
  • Central Rappahannock Regional Library: All branches are closed on Monday, Jan. 17.
  • Post offices: Closed on Monday, Jan. 17.
  • FRED Transit: Open on Monday, Jan. 17.
  • VRE: Closed on Monday, Jan. 17.

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