MLK Day: you need to know what's open + what's closed in Huntsville

mlk day huntsville — What’s open + what’s closed for MLK Day? (Hville Blast)

Monday is MLK day, and there are several events going on in Huntsville to celebrate the life and impact of Martin Luther King Jr.

That said, temperatures are expected to drop below freezing and snow is possible. Keep in mind these planned closures for MLK day and make sure to watch for unexpected business closings due to weather.

What’s closed for MLK Day 2024?

Thanksgiving MLK Day — City Hall will be closed on MLK Day. (Nathan Watson / Hville Blast)

Federal offices (courthouses, United States Post Offices, Social Security Offices, etc.) will be closed for MLK Day. These banks, universities and other businesses are also closed:

Alabama A&M University
Alabama Constitution Village
All banks in the Huntsville area
Burritt on the Mountain
Calhoun Community College
Drake State
Early Works Museum
Huntsville and Madison City offices
Huntsville, Madison city and county garbage pickup
Huntsville City Schools
Huntsville Depot
Huntsville Museum of Art
Huntsville Utilities
Huntsville-Madison County Public Libraries
Madison City Schools
Madison County Schools
Madison County offices and courts
Redstone Arsenal
University of Alabama in Huntsville

What’s open for MLK Day 2024?

Barring any changes due to winter weather, most restaurants and retail stores will operate under regular business hours Monday. Here are some that will be open:

ALDI
CVS pharmacies
FedEx (FedEx Express and FedEx Group Economy will be operating on a modified service schedule)
Huntsville Botanical Garden
Huntsville/Madison County Visitors Center
Publix
Target
UPS
U.S. Space & Rocket Center (admission is free for educators with ID Jan. 13-15)
Walgreens
Walmart