Monday, Jan. 21, is a federal, state and local holiday honoring the birthday of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
King’s actual birthday was Tuesday, Jan. 15 – he would have been 84 this year – but the official holiday is always celebrated on the third Monday of January.
Here's what's closed on the holiday.
Towns of Yorktown and Somers government offices are closed.
All state and federal offices are also closed. They reopen Tuesday, Jan. 22.
Yorktown, Somers, Lakeland and private schools are closed. Classes resume Tuesday, Jan. 22.
Almost all banks.
Post offices.
Public libraries.
Here's what's open.
Most businesses, including retailers, pharmacies, car dealerships, restaurants, car washes and movie theaters. Call ahead to be sure.
