{"id":11507,"date":"2024-01-15T10:33:10","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T10:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/RetailNews\/celebrating-martin-luther-king-jr-day-whats-open-whats-closed\/"},"modified":"2024-01-15T10:33:10","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T10:33:10","slug":"celebrating-martin-luther-king-jr-day-whats-open-whats-closed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/RetailNews\/celebrating-martin-luther-king-jr-day-whats-open-whats-closed\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day: What&#8217;s Open, What&#8217;s Closed?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/online-workshops-list\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-496\" src=\"https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/RetailNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/RETAIL-ONLINE-TRAINING-728-X-90.png\" alt=\"Retail Online Training\" width=\"729\" height=\"91\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/RetailNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/RETAIL-ONLINE-TRAINING-728-X-90.png 729w, https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/RetailNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/RETAIL-ONLINE-TRAINING-728-X-90-300x37.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/a><\/p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Every year, we honor the life and legacy of civil rights leader and Baptist pastor Martin Luther King Jr. on the third Monday of January. Interestingly enough, this year, this day also coincides with his actual birthday\u2014January 15.<\/p>\n<p>In case you need to be out and about to celebrate or take care of tasks, navigating this day can seem like a puzzle with the holiday closures. Here\u2019s a streamlined list to help make your day smoother:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Retail<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Major chains like\u00a0<strong>Target<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Walmart<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>Kroger<\/strong>\u00a0will keep their doors open.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Costco<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Sam\u2019s Club<\/strong>, the known wholesale giants, also welcome customers.<\/li>\n<li>Most major restaurant chains continue operating, but it\u2019s best to check with the local branch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Outdoor Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In a tribute to the beauty of America, all\u00a0<strong>US National Parks<\/strong>\u00a0offer free entry on MLK Day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Mail and Package Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>United States Postal Service<\/strong>\u00a0will hit pause, with no mail delivery on this day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>UPS<\/strong>\u00a0will function on a limited scale, with a few stores open.<\/li>\n<li><strong>FedEx<\/strong>\u00a0sustains operations but with altered services for FedEx Express and FedEx Ground Economy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Government Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Most nonessential services like the\u00a0<strong>DMV<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>libraries<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>city offices<\/strong>\u00a0close their doors. Confirm with local branches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Financial Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Big names in trade,\u00a0<strong>Nasdaq<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0<strong>New York Stock Exchange<\/strong>, go quiet.<\/li>\n<li>While most physical\u00a0<strong>banks<\/strong>\u00a0shut their doors, online banking services and ATMs will remain accessible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The journey to recognize this day as a federal holiday started just days after King\u2019s assassination in 1968 when US Rep. John Conyers proposed a bill to honor King. It wasn\u2019t until 1986, after much advocacy, that it gained nationwide recognition. New Hampshire was the last state to observe this day in 1999.<\/p>\n<p>As we plan our day around these closures and openings, let\u2019s remember why we\u2019re observing this day: to honor a man who sparked a revolution towards equality. Martin Luther King Jr. dared to dream, and his dream continues to shape our society. So, while we navigate through MLK Day, either using open services or adjusting plans due to closures, let\u2019s remember the man whose legacy we\u2019re honoring. Martin Luther King Jr.\u2019s fight for equality revolutionized our history and continues to shape our present. This day is our opportunity to reflect on that journey and remain inspired by his dream.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/online-workshops-list\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-496\" src=\"https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/RetailNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/RETAIL-ONLINE-TRAINING-728-X-90.png\" alt=\"Retail Online Training\" width=\"729\" height=\"91\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/RetailNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/RETAIL-ONLINE-TRAINING-728-X-90.png 729w, https:\/\/dmsretail.com\/RetailNews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/RETAIL-ONLINE-TRAINING-728-X-90-300x37.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/a><\/p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every year, we honor the life and legacy of civil rights leader and Baptist pastor Martin Luther King Jr. on the third Monday of January. 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