What’s Closed in El Paso on Martin Luther King Day 2021

Here is what will be closed Monday, January 18, 2021 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

MLK Day is a federal holiday marking the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It celebrates the life and achievements of the influential civil rights leader.

City, County

● El Paso County Courthouse and its related county offices
● City Hall and all city administrative offices
● Municipal Court
● Citizen Collection Stations
● Greater El Paso Landfill

Schools
● SISD
● YISD
● EPISD
● Fabens
● Clint
● Canutillo
● Anthony
● San Elizario

● El Paso Community College
● The University of Texas at El Paso

Parks and Recreation
● All Wi-Fi sites
● All Senior Centers and Daycare Operations
● All Pre-school and after school programs

Banks and Postal Service

Banks and other financial institutions along with the United States Post Office will be closed. There will not be any mail delivery, and any banking will have to be conducted online or at an ATM.

Sun Metro

Sun Metro’s fixed routes including BRIO and LIFT services will operate on a normal schedule.

Trash Collection

Trash is not picked up on Mondays and Citizen Collection Stations are not open on Mondays so neither will be affected.

Retail and Restaurants

If you’re planning on shopping or dining out, most stores, restaurants, shopping centers, and malls will remain open. However, some may be operating on a holiday schedule with limited or reduced hours of operation while others -- such as locally owned small businesses -- may be closed. Call to confirm before heading out.