Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Monday, January 20, 2025, and while it’s a federal holiday—with government offices, banks, and some businesses closed—many retail stores will remain open. If you’re planning to shop, you’ll find most major chains operating under their regular business hours.
However, store hours can vary by location, so it’s always a good idea to check with your local store before heading out.
Retailers Open on MLK Day 2025
Below is a list of major retailers and their expected hours of operation on Monday, January 20, 2025:
Convenience & Grocery Stores
- 7-Eleven – Open 24 hours
- Walmart – 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Wawa – Open 24 hours
- ShopRite – 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. (hours vary)
- Trader Joe’s – 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. (hours vary)
- Whole Foods Market – 7:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. (hours vary)
- Wegmans – 6 a.m. – midnight
Pharmacies & Drugstores
- CVS – Hours vary by location
- Walgreens – Hours vary by location
- Rite Aid – Hours vary by location
Department Stores & Clothing Retailers
- Macy’s – 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- JCPenney – 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Nordstrom – 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Nordstrom Rack – 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Kohl’s – 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. (hours may vary)
- Burlington – 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Marshalls – 9:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- T.J. Maxx – 9:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Old Navy – 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Electronics & Home Improvement
- Best Buy – 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Apple – 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. (hours vary by store)
- Home Depot – 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Lowe’s – 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- IKEA – 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Warehouse Clubs & Discount Retailers
- Costco – 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Sam’s Club – Plus Members: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; All Members: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- BJ’s Wholesale Club – 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
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Sporting Goods, Pets & Specialty Stores
- Dick’s Sporting Goods – 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- REI – 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- PetSmart – 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Petco – 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Hobby Lobby – 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Gyms & Coffee Shops
- Planet Fitness – 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. (hours may vary)
- Starbucks – Hours vary by location
- McDonald’s – Hours vary by restaurant
Movie Theaters
- AMC Theatres – 10 a.m. – 1 a.m. (varies by showtime)
Plan Your Shopping for MLK Day 2025
While government offices, post offices, and some financial institutions will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, most retailers will be open. If you have errands to run or want to take advantage of sales, you should have plenty of options.
Still, it’s best to call ahead or check online to confirm specific hours, as some locations may have different schedules.
