Martin Luther King Jr. Day Illinois

MLK Day, Illinois

Are Illinois schools open on Monday? What's open and closed on MLK Jr. Day for 2026

The federal holiday of Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Monday, Jan. 19, and some Illinois schools — including the state’s largest district — will be closed because of it. According to the Illinois State Board of Education,

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Are schools closed on MLK Day? See what will be open in Illinois

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MLK Day is Jan.19 — Weekend forecast. Plus, is there school on Monday?

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Will Florida students be in school for Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

A three-day weekend is coming up for Florida school students.

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Will there be mail delivery on MLK Day? See what's closed for holiday

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MLK Day is Monday. Here are the holiday closings

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Aurora to honor legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. during Monday event

The city of Aurora will honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. during an event on Monday at East Aurora High School.

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The five best things to do in Chicago on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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What to know on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Where to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 in the Seattle area

This month, the Seattle area celebrates not only what would have been the 97th birthday of Civil Rights Movement leader the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but on MLK Day Jan. 19, will also make thei...

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Dallas ISD honors Martin Luther King Jr. with 34th annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition

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Events in Jackson to celebrate MLK Day over the long weekend. See list

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Here’s what’s happening in Acadiana to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

40th Annual MLK Celebration: Happening on Jan 19 at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center located at 309 Cora Street.

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Three local events set for Martin Luther King Jr. holiday

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Orlando: Events to celebrate, honor the holiday

Is the DMV open on MLK Day? What Illinois drivers should know

MLK Day is always observed on the third Monday of January. This year it will be celebrated on Monday, Jan. 19. Yes, MLK Day is a federal holiday, meaning all non-essential government agency workers should be off. It's to the discretion of individual companies to grant workers MLK Day off, so check with your company's policy.

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17 Ways To Celebrate MLK Day With Art And Activism In Chicago

You can honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through community service, family activities and storytelling events across the city starting this week.