What's Open, Closed On MLK Day 2019 In NYC

NEW YORK — Not everyone gets a day off to honor one of the United States's greatest civil rights leaders. Only about 42 percent of American employers planned to close for last year's holiday marking the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, a Bloomberg Law survey found.

But New Yorkers may have to adjust their routines a bit, as plenty of offices will shut their doors on Monday, Jan. 21. That includes government buildings, post offices and schools. The subway will run normally but bus riders should watch out for changes.

Here's a look at what's open and closed for MLK Day.

Government Buildings

• New York City public schools will be closed.
• City, state and federal government buildings, including post offices, will be closed.
• Mail will not be delivered.
• Many banks will likely be closed, as Monday is a U.S. Federal Reserve holiday.
• Libraries will be closed.

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Transportation

• New York City subways will run on a regular weekday schedule, while buses will run on a reduced weekday schedule. Use the MTA's Bus Time website or app to check bus service.
• The Long Island Rail Road will run on a regular weekday schedule with off-peak fares.
• The Metro-North Railroad will run on an "enhanced" Saturday schedule, the MTA says.

Parking

• Alternate-side parking rules will be suspended.

Trash pickup

• Trash, recycling and organics pickup will not occur on Monday, Jan. 21. Street cleaning won't, either.
• If Monday is your normal trash or organics pickup day, put your materials out after 4 p.m. Monday.
• If Monday is your normal recycling pickup day, put your materials out after 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27.

(Lead image: The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is seen in Washington, D.C. in April 2018. Photo by J. Scott Applewhite /Associated Press)