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What’s Open, Closed On MLK Jr. Day 2022 In Tempe

See how the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday will affect city offices, garbage pickup and more in Tempe.

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The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is seen during the 9th Annual Wreath Laying and Day of Reflection and Reconciliation, in Washington on Jan. 20, 2020.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is seen during the 9th Annual Wreath Laying and Day of Reflection and Reconciliation, in Washington on Jan. 20, 2020. (Jose Luis Magana/Associated Press)

TEMPE, AZ — On Monday, residents and businesses in Tempe will take a moment to honor the life and legacy of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.

As a federal holiday, MLK Day could also affect the hours of government offices, libraries, public transportation, garbage pickup and other services in Tempe.

Before you head out, here’s a roundup of what’s closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in our city:

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  • Tempe City Offices
  • Maricopa County Offices
  • Maricopa County Superior Court
  • Tempe Public Library
  • Most public schools and universities
  • Most banks
  • Maricopa County Public Library locations
  • Post offices

What's open:

  • Trash is set to be picked up on the normal schedule in Tempe
  • Harkins Theaters
  • AMC Theaters
  • Grocery stores
  • Most restaurants, especially national chains
  • Most retailers

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