What's Open, Closed on Martin Luther King Day in Belmont

BELMONT, MA — Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. State and federal offices close in observance of the holiday, while retail stores and most other businesses generally open.

Here’s a look at what’s open and what’s closed on Monday, Jan. 16:

• Town offices: Closed
• Schools: Closed
• Libraries: Closed
• Banks: Closed
• Post offices: Closed
• Retail stores: Open
• Grocery stores: Open
• Liquor stores: Open

MBTA Schedules

While most MBTA subway lines will operate on a Saturday schedule, the commuter rail is running on a regular schedule, due to popular demand. Here’s a full look at how Monday’s MBTA schedule runs.

By Charlene Arsenault (Patch Staff)

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