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Government offices, the stock market and many schools are closed Monday in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but most businesses are open<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Government offices, the stock market and many schools are closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day,<\/a> but most businesses are open. <\/p>\n National Parks are still open on MLK Day although they are no longer free this year after President Donald Trump<\/a> made a change in the two days that will be free this year.<\/p>\n When in doubt, call ahead or look up more specific schedules online for stores in your neighborhood.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a rundown of what\u2019s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 2026:<\/p>\n MLK Day is an official holiday<\/a> honoring the civil rights leader’s birthday and legacy<\/a>, so federal and state government offices are closed. Courts and most schools are also closed.<\/p>\n U.S. stock markets<\/a> and banks are closed Monday but will reopen on Tuesday.<\/p>\n Last month, the National Park Service announced it will no longer offer free admission<\/a> to parks on King Day and Juneteenth, but instead on Flag Day and Trump\u2019s birthday.<\/p>\n But California Gov. Gavin Newsom defied Trump and ordered<\/a> more than 200 state parks to offer free admission on Monday.<\/p>\n Most stores and other businesses are open.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n