Martin Luther King Day: what is open, what is closed in Seattle

Here's a run-down of what's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day- January 21, 2013.

What is open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day ~
Bars and taverns
Chain retail stores
Convenience stores
Independent retail stores ~ at owner’s discretion
Liquor stores
Major malls /department stores are not only open but many are having great sales
Movie Theaters
Seattle Attractions including Woodland Park Zoo, Museum of Flight and Space Needle
Supermarkets
Thrift Shops
Washington State Parks with FREE admission

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What is closed on Martin Luther King Day ~
Banks and credit unions
Government offices
Post offices ~ express mail will still be delivered
Public libraries
Municipal offices
Schools
State offices
Stock market 

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Seattle Area Services Schedule on Martin King Jr. Day ~
Garbage pickup, will be on regular schedules
Metro buses will be operating with a reduced weekday schedule, check online for complete information
State ferries will be on regular weekday schedules
Transfer and recycling stations will be open

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