India, Jan. 5 -- Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 19, 2026, is a federal holiday when many workers, including teachers and bank employees, may have the day off or take part in community service activities. As the only federal holiday officially recognized as a National Day of Service, it is the second of twelve federal holidays for the year.

On January 19, non-essential federal employees are generally off, while private companies may choose whether to give staff the day off, so it is important to confirm with your employer. Workers in sanitation services usually observe teh holiday as well, as reported by newjersey.com.

Here is what you need to know about what is open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026, as per ne...