Overview
- Federal, state and many local government offices close on Jan. 19 for the federal holiday, with critical and emergency services continuing.
- U.S. stock and bond markets, including the NYSE and Nasdaq, close Monday, with regular trading resuming Tuesday.
- The U.S. Postal Service suspends regular retail and mail delivery, with limited premium exceptions such as Priority Mail Express.
- Private-package carriers run differing schedules, with FedEx operating under modified service in many areas and UPS services varying by location.
- Most bank branches close for the holiday while ATMs and online banking remain available, and major retailers, groceries and pharmacies plan to open with largely normal hours.