This Monday, January 20, is a federal holiday, commemorating the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. The day will result in a number of closures. This year, the holiday falls on the same day as President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.

Monday, January 20, 2025, brings a rare confluence of two significant events: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday honouring the civil rights leader’s enduring legacy, and inauguration day when President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.

As the nation pauses to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy to the United States, the stock markets in the country will close for the day. The New York Stock Exchange will close for a long weekend after normal trading hours on Friday,