Are schools closed on martin luther king day?

The third Monday in January is always celebrated as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, in honor of the slain civil rights icon. It’s been a federal holiday since 1986, and all non-essential federal buildings and services are closed as usual for this year’s MLK Day, on Monday, January 15, 2018. read more

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on the third Monday in January each year in the United States. For those still in school, generally, schools are closed in order to observe the day as it is a federal holiday. While most schools are not open, there are some that do not observe the day. For example, some districts in Indiana will remain open. read more