Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year is on January 16, 2012. This celebration of the famous Civil Rights leader is set on the third Monday in January, which is usually close to MLK's January 15 birthday, and is a federal holiday.
If you're traveling around that time, be aware that post offices, banks and all government offices will be closed for this observance. Stores will not close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but many will have sales, as they do for any holiday, appropriate or not.
Boondockers can also take advantage of dozens of fee-free locations at national parks and national forests. All national parks are taking part in the fee-free observance the weekend of January 14 through 16; however, if you're still in the park on the 17th, fees of up to $25 will come due. Some BLM areas will be offering free camping. (Story continues below.)
Summary of Martin Luther King Day closures and information for RVers:
- 2012 Martin Luther King Jr. Day is January 16
- Post offices close on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Federal and state offices typically close on MLK Day—don't try to renew your registration at the DMV or talk to the Social Security Administration
- Banks close on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Stores are open on MLK Day with regular hours
- Look out for sales on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Depending on where you are on MLK Day, traffic may be elevated
- National parks and many fee-based public lands areas are free January 14 through 16 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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