What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Massachusetts?

On the third Monday in January each year, the country honors the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with a federal holiday.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be on Jan. 20 this year, coinciding with Inauguration Day.

Because MLK Day is a federal holiday, all federal offices will be closed.

That means the state’s Registry of Motor Vehicles offices will be closed, and the U.S. Postal Service won’t be delivering any mail. Municipal and state offices are also closed during federal holidays.

However, some businesses like supermarkets and retail stores don’t necessarily close on MLK Day. Here’s what to know about what’s open and closed in Massachusetts on Jan. 20.

Federal offices will be closed on MLK Jr. Day.

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Are banks open on MLK Day?

No, banks in Massachusetts will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, because they follow the federal holiday schedule.

However, ATMs and online banking services will still be available.

Will USPS deliver mail on MLK Day?

Your mail won’t be delivered on MLK Day, since the United States Postal Service is a federal agency.

Are supermarkets open on MLK Day?

Supermarkets in Massachusetts will be open on Jan. 20, though they may have reduced holiday hours. Be sure to check with your local store.

Will retail stores like Target, Walmart be open on MLK Day?

Most major retailers — like Target, Walmart and Costco — remain open on MLK Day.

Some locations could have modified hours for the holiday, though.

Will Walgreens, CVS be open on MLK Day?

Pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS should be open on MLK Day, but it’s possible some locations will have adjusted hours. Check with your location to confirm.

This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: What’s open and closed on MLK Jr. Day in MA? Supermarkets, banks, more

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