Most of the Monday closures are tied to MLK Day because it's a federal holiday. That said, Inauguration Day is also considered a holiday for federal employees in the Washington, D.C., area. Here's ...

In a rare happening, the King holiday falls on the same day as the presidential inauguration. Activists vow to continue the ...

Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements ...

Two U.S. states still honor Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on the federal holiday set aside for Civil Rights leader Martin ...

Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to ...

Many public institutions will close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, while some private businesses will remain open.

Santa left Target some presents last holiday season, but it may not be enough for. The big box retailer announced total sales increased 2.8% year over year in November a ...

Monthly shopping data from the U.S. Census reveals that we hike spending in December, then remorsefully pull back at the ...

During years where a new president is being inaugurated, there are typically 12 federal holidays for federal workers in the ...

Should you refinance your mortgage in 2025? For most American homeowners with a rate lower than 5%, probably not.

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to keep track of gift cards received during the holidays, and to use them.