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MLK Day 2026: Closures and Modified Services Announced

1/20/2026

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MLK Day Observances

Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on January 19, 2026, with federal, state, and municipal offices closed and many schools closed.
Banks and the stock market will be closed on MLK Day.
Mail delivery will not occur on January 19, 2026.
UPS will not operate on MLK Day, and FedEx will have a modified schedule.
National parks will not offer free admission this year, per the Trump administration.

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Iowa City Service Day

Iowa City will host a day of service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 19, 2026, at the Mercer Park Aquatic Center.
Florida's government offices, schools, and federal services will close.
The Coralville Public Library will hold a volunteer fair and a reading of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech at 5:30 p.m.
Most grocery stores and retailers will remain open.

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Historical Context

Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a federal holiday on November 2, 1983, when President Ronald Reagan signed the legislation after years of advocacy, notably by Representative John Conyers. Initially met with resistance, only 27 states recognized the holiday by 1990. Today, the observance emphasizes community service, reflecting King's enduring legacy in the fight for social justice and equality.

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MLK Day Observances

Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on January 19, 2026, with federal, state, and municipal offices closed and many schools closed.
Banks and the stock market will be closed on MLK Day.
Mail delivery will not occur on January 19, 2026.
UPS will not operate on MLK Day, and FedEx will have a modified schedule.
National parks will not offer free admission this year, per the Trump administration.

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