The U.S. stock market is closed today, January 20, 2025, in observance of MLK Day—coinciding with Donald Trump's presidential inauguration.
As the nation pauses to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy to the United States, the stock markets in the country will close for the day. The New York Stock Exchange will close for a long weekend after normal trading hours on Friday,
According to NBC, the overlap is rare — this just the second time Inauguration Day falls on the same date as MLK Day since it became a federal holiday in 1983. The last time both were observed simultaneously was during President Bill Clinton’s second inauguration in January 1997.
The nation will honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday as part of a National Day of Service to pay tribute to his legacy. The day is marked each year by a federal holiday when many businesses close.
Martin Luther King Jr. “called for the prioritization of people over profit and for more equitable distribution of wealth and resources.“
Delivery services, such as FedEx and UPS, will have modified operations on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. FedEx Freight, FedEx Office, FedEx Custom Critical and FedEx Logistics are open, according to the FedEx website. Some UPS stores may be open while only critical services will be in operation.
Here’s a look at what’s open and what’s closed on MLK Day 2024: Post office – Closed. No mail will be delivered on Jan. 20th. Post offices will be closed. National parks -Open with free admission on MLK Day.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federally recognised holiday in the US, ensuring the closure of most government offices and nonessential services.
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