In observance of MLK Jr. Day on Jan. 19, government offices and banks will be closed. Some services will be impacted, and grocery stores will be open for business.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on Jan. 19.
For this year’s holiday, the post office and banks will be closed. Grocery stores will be open for business. In addition, multiple counties across the Tampa Bay area have announced that some offices will be closed, impacting some services.
Will the post office be open or closed for MLK Jr. Day?
According to the U.S. Postal Service, post office workers will have the day off on Monday, Jan. 19, nationwide.
Will banks be open or closed for MLK Jr. Day?
The Federal Reserve system’s website also states on their website that banks and branches will close for the birthday of the Civil Rights leader. Banks typically follow the U.S. Federal Reserve holiday dates. Chase and Florida Capital Bank have said that their offices and branches will be closed for the holiday.
The New York Stock Exchange has also stated they will observe the holiday on Monday.
Will grocery stores be open or closed for MLK Jr. Day?
Grocery stores in the area will be open during Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Costco, Aldi, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods and Fresh Market will operate for regular business hours. Publix will do so, too. You can check your local Publix store schedule for more information about business hours on Monday.
Will county offices open or close for MLK Jr. Day?
Local and county offices and services have announced some closures.
Hillsborough County: “The majority of Hillsborough County offices and facilities will be closed on the third Monday in January in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday,” the county’s website says, noting that there won’t be any garbage pick-up, yard waste pickup, recycling pick-up and that solid waste facilities will be closed for the day.Pinellas County: “Pinellas County Government offices will be closed” on Jan. 19, according to the county government.Sarasota County: The county government says most government offices will be closed, from libraries to parks. However, disposal operations at the Central Country Landfill will open regular hours.Manatee County: Government offices and public libraries will be closed on Jan. 19, according to the county’s website. Garbage, yard waste and recycling pick-up in unincorporated areas will close on Monday and will be collected one day later for the rest of the week, resuming regular schedules on Jan. 26.Hernando County: Government offices, transit and library services will close in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Officials say Coastal Waste & Recycling will provide trash, recycling and yard waste collection as usual.Pasco County: County parks and beaches will be open. Public transit will operate regular hours. Government offices, recreation complex buildings, community centers, adoption centers and resource recovery facilities will be closed, officials say. Animal control will be available.Polk County: Government offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, according to the county website.Citrus County: Government offices will be closed on Jan. 19.