What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026?

Most stores on Monday are open during their regular business hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with a few exceptions.

• Jan 19

What's open and closed on MLK Day and Inauguration Day 2025?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day both fall on Jan. 20. Here's what's open and closed on the federal holiday.

• Jan 20, 2025

MLK Day Parade In South LA Cancelled For Second Straight Year

Unfortunately, the drastic surge in COVID-19 cases has cancelled the parade for another year, throwing a wrench for many who made plans based around the parade. 

• Jan 17, 2022

Life Of Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrated Virtually Across The Southland

The life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his dream of racial and economic equality was honored across the Southland Monday, though events looked a bit different due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Jan 18, 2021

MLK Day Marked By Parade, Projects And Mass Across LA

Martin Luther King Jr. Day was observed Monday with the 34th Kingdom Day Parade in South Los Angeles, multiple service projects, a Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels and more.

• Jan 21, 2019

Mixed-Race Riverside Family Allegedly Threatened By Noose, Rocks

"Definitely targeted," said Jessica Paxton, "It's not a coincidence that he hung it on Martin Luther King Jr. day."

• May 12, 2018

Best Events To Know About This Week In Los Angeles - January 15-21

This week starts with a celebration of a civil rights movement icon, and continues with performances of opera, comedy, theater, dance, and more.

• Jan 13, 2018

7 Ways To Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day In Los Angeles

Mark your 2018 calendar for January 15 and then plan on celebrating this keen humanitarian in a number of meaningful ways.

• Jan 12, 2018

10 Free Things To Do In Los Angeles This January

Looking to save some money after the holidays? You're in luck because there are plenty of free events to take advantage of this January!

• Jan 2, 2018

Best 2018 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebrations In Los Angeles

Mark calendar this year and plan on celebrating this keen humanitarian in a number of meaningful ways.

• Nov 6, 2017

Best Activities To Do This Week In Los Angeles - January 16

Get fired up for a week of good eats, good drinks, and good comedy. It's also a week to be inspired and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

• Jan 15, 2017

Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr., Activists Stage March For Justice In Anaheim

Hundreds gathered, preaching a message of non-violence during the four-mile march to City Hall on MLK Day.

• Jan 19, 2015

More Than 1K Volunteers Take Part In LA Works' MLK Day Of Service

More than a thousand volunteers and community leaders will spend Martin Luther King, Jr. Day giving back.

• Jan 19, 2015

'Social Justice' Group Hosts Interfaith Prayer Breakfast At LA Church

A coalition of African American and Latino community leaders came together to honor the memory of one of America's most influential civil rights leaders.

• Jan 11, 2012

UC Irvine: MLK Day Chicken And Waffles Menu Was In Poor Taste

A California university says it was bad taste to serve chicken and waffles on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

• Jan 27, 2011