Is Goodwill open or closed on MLK Day 2023?

Martin Luther King Day, which falls on Monday, is a federal holiday and some businesses are closed – is Goodwill open on MLK Day 2023?

Martin Luther King Jr’s day celebrates and honors the American civil rights leader’s legacy and birthday, which falls on January 15.

The federal holiday is always marked on the third Monday of every January and many companies close for the day to observe the holiday.

For instance, is Goodwill open or closed on MLK Day 2023? Let’s find out.

Is Goodwill open on MLK Day 2023?

Yes, Goodwill is open on MLK Day and all of their locations and donations centers are open. All stores will operate on normal business hours on Monday, January 16, 2023.

MLK Day is a federal holiday which means that government offices, banks and postal offices are closed for the day.

Many retail and grocery stores are normally open every year on this day but some locations may operate on reduced working hours.

When is Goodwill closed?

Goodwill is only closed on four days every year – Easter, Independence Day (Fourth of July), Thanksgiving and Christmas. 

• Easter: All stores are closed.
• Memorial Day: Stores are open from 9 am to 5 pm.
• Independence Day: All stores are closed.
• Labor Day: Stores are open from 9 am to 5 pm.
• Thanksgiving Day: All stores are closed.
• Christmas Eve: Stores normally open from 9 am to 4 pm.
• Christmas Day: All stores are closed.
• New Year’s Eve: All stores are open from 9 am to 6 pm.
• New Year’s Day: All stores open from 9 am to 6 pm.

While these are the normal business hours of Goodwill stores, hours may vary from location to location. Please check with the closest shop to you for more information.

What is closed on MLK Day 2023?

Non-essential government, state and county offices are closed on MLK Day. Federal courthouses and public libraries are also closed on Monday.

Postal offices are also closed and there will be no mail delivery. As a result of county offices observing the holiday, garbage and recycling services are also affected across some states. You can find more information on Waste Management’s holiday schedule page.

Retail stores like Costco, Target and Walmart are open on Monday but make sure to check your local store’s operating hours before heading out today.