2023 MLK Day Holiday: El Paso City, County, School Closures

Here is what will be closed Monday, January 16, 2023 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.

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City, County

● El Paso County and its related county offices
● El Paso County Courthouse
● City Hall and all city administrative offices
● All Recreation and Senior Centers
● One Stop Shop
● Municipal Court
● Public Libraries (You can still access online services)
● Museum of Art
● Museum of Archaeology
● Museum of History and Digital Wall
● Citizen Collection Stations
● Greater El Paso Landfill

Schools
● SISD
● YISD
● EPISD
● CISD
● Anthony
● Clint
● Fabens
● Gadsden
● San Elizario

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 so it will not 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 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.