Here's what you need to know about whether U.S. stock markets will be open on Martin Luther King Jr., Day this year.

Apart from the USA, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated in other countries, such as Canada, Israel, and the Netherlands.

The nation will honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday as part of a National Day of Service to pay tribute to his legacy. The day is marked each year by a federal holiday when many businesses close.

On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Find out what government offices and other services are closed or have altered schedules for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 20, in the Los Angeles area.

As the nation pauses to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy to the United States, the stock markets in the country will close for the day. The New York Stock Exchange will close for a long weekend after normal trading hours on Friday,

Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a federal holiday in 1983 ... both the Nasdaq Stock Market and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) run from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time Monday ...

Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.

Events honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and advocating for his vision of a just, nonviolent society will occur the same day as Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration.

Monday will be an especially noteworthy day on America’s calendar — and it’s one that will be marked by various closings, including that of financial markets.

All lanes of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive between Julian Street and Douglas Street are closed due to a car crash with injuries, the Greensboro Police Department says. Motorists are asked to use caution and please use alternate routes of travel in affected areas.