Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday and is an opportunity for Americans to honor Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement.
King is remembered as an important leader and activist of the Civil Rights Movement and for his iconic “I have a dream” speech that took place during the 1963 March on Washington.
The federal holiday is on the third Monday of January each year and has been observed since 1986. This year, the holiday also falls on Inauguration Day for President-elect Donald Trump.
As people prepare to celebrate King’s legacy, here’s what to know about what’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Oregon.
Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. waves to supporters in this Aug. 28, 1963 photo at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., during the March on Washington.
Is the stock market open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
The stock market will be closed on MLK Day.
Are banks open in Oregon on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Many banks and credit unions will be closed on MLK Day.
Chase, U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo, Citizens and Umpqua, as well as Oregon Community Credit Union, Oregon State Credit Union, and SELCO, are among some of the financial institutions that will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, according to their holiday calendars.
Is the DMV open in Oregon on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
All Oregon Department of Motor Vehicle offices will be closed on MLK Day, according to the DMV.
Are state offices or courts in Oregon open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
State offices and courts are closed on Monday.
Is mail delivered in Oregon on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
All post offices will be closed on MLK Day, and there will be no regular mail service, according to the U.S. Postal Service. Delivery and collection schedules will resume on Tuesday.
Are schools closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Oregon?
Public schools and universities in Oregon are closed on MLK Day.
Ginnie Sandoval is the Oregon Connect reporter for the Statesman Journal. Sandoval can be reached at GSandoval@gannett.com or on X at @GinnieSandoval.
This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Are banks, schools open or closed in Oregon on Martin Luther King Day?