The first holiday of the year was just a couple of weeks ago, with banks and big retailers closed on New Year’s Day. Now, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is here — and it happens to coincide with President-elect Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day.

While most government functions will not be operating on Monday, most grocery stores, big box stores and restaurants will remain open. Major chain stores such as Target, Costco, Walmart, The Home Depot, Jewel-Osco and Mariano's will remain open on the holiday.

The convergence of MLK Day and Inauguration Day invites reflection on shared ideals and how we can embody them in our own lives,” write three members of the Utah Martin Luther King Jr Human Rights Commission in an op-ed.

When is Martin Luther King Jr ... United States. This means banks will be closed on Monday. The Federal Reserve will also be closed. Bank ATMs and digital banking features will still be in service.

Suzette Hackney talked with Martin Luther King III about the convergence of Inauguration Day with the day of service that honors his father.

Today, the country pauses to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with parades, speeches and acts of service ... racial equality during the modern United States Civil Rights Movement.

Presidents' Day falls on Feb. 17 this year, and while it is a federal holiday, it's not guaranteed a paid day off for U.S. workers.

Patterson received the 24th Annual MLK Jr. Social Justice award, which highlights an individual with “influential scholarship and commitment to social justice,” for his extensive research into Jamaican slavery.

About 4,000 volunteers gathered at the Orange County Convention Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to pack meals for those affected by the recent wildfires in California as well

Hundreds of people gathered Monday for the 40th annual Martin Luther King Jr. tribute to hear speeches from community leaders and activists, see music and dance performers and shop at local vendors.

Upper Keys residents and sheriff’s deputies met at Friendship Park for a little community service. Held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the inaugural event in the Upper Keys was organized by Monroe County school board member Sue Woltanski.

Members of the community gathered at the J Public Library Monday morning to march to Sweet Union Baptist Church, where Martin Luther King, Jr’s life was celebrated.