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MLK Day 2026 Brings Federal Closures, Service Events and Park Fee Changes

The holiday arrives as the National Park Service ends free entry for the day in 2026.

FILE - The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial during the 9th Annual Wreath Laying and Day of Reflection and Reconciliation, in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
FILE - A marcher holds up a sign at a march and rally at the South Carolina Statehouse to honor Martin Luther King Jr. on his holiday on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins, File)
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Overview

  • Federal offices, courts and the U.S. Postal Service are closed Monday, Jan. 19, with most banks shut and the NYSE and Nasdaq not trading.
  • UPS suspended pickup and delivery for the day, while FedEx offers modified services and many locations remain open.
  • Parades, museum programs and volunteer projects are proceeding in cities including Washington, D.C., underscoring the day’s service focus.
  • Some groups are staging “Reclaim MLK Day” demonstrations linked to recent federal actions, and a few institutions canceled or scaled back events citing budget or safety concerns.
  • The Interior Department removed MLK Day and Juneteenth from the National Park Service’s 2026 fee‑free schedule, shifting free entry to other dates.