Politics & Government
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: What's Open, What's Closed in Downers Grove
Federal offices, schools and other institutions will be closed Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Federal offices, schools and other institutions will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21, to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The holiday honors Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, which is Jan. 15.
The federal holiday is always observed on the third Monday of January.
WHAT'S CLOSED
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Government
County, federal and state offices, courts
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Schools
All schools will be closed to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Banks
Most banks and financial institutions will be closed.
Post office
The United States Postal Service will not deliver mail Monday.
WHAT'S OPEN
Village of Downers Grove
Village offices will be open for business Monday.
Downers Grove Public Library
The library will be open during regular business hours.
Trash and recycling pickup
Trash and recycling pickup will not be affected by the holiday.
Most businesses
A recent Bloomberg News survey found that 30 years after the holiday was enacted, only 32 percent of U.S. businesses close for MLK Day.
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