Mon Jan 20 13:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Unusual Coincidence: Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Trump’s Inauguration Fall on Same Day

**NEW YORK, NY** – January 20, 2025 – This year marks an unprecedented confluence of events: Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Donald Trump’s second inauguration both fall on January 20th. This unusual coincidence has raised questions regarding business and service operating hours.

While the presidential inauguration is constitutionally mandated for January 20th, the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, celebrated on the third Monday of January, also falls on that date this year. This has resulted in varying operating schedules for many businesses and services.

The US Postal Service will be closed for retail transactions and residential/business mail delivery, with the exception of Priority Mail Express. Most banks will also remain closed, although ATMs will be operational. The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and bond markets will be closed, resuming normal operation on January 21st.

However, several retail giants are remaining open. Costco, Target, McDonald’s, and Chick-fil-A will all operate, though they advise customers to check individual store locations for specific operating hours. Similarly, Starbucks and most grocery stores, including Publix and Kroger, will maintain their usual hours, but variations are possible.

Citizens are urged to check individual business websites or apps for confirmed operating hours before visiting on Monday, January 20th.

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