Community Corner
What’s Open, Closed On MLK Jr. Day 2022 In Tempe
See how the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday will affect city offices, garbage pickup and more in Tempe.
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TEMPE, AZ — On Monday, residents and businesses in Tempe will take a moment to honor the life and legacy of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.
As a federal holiday, MLK Day could also affect the hours of government offices, libraries, public transportation, garbage pickup and other services in Tempe.
Before you head out, here’s a roundup of what’s closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in our city:
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- Tempe City Offices
- Maricopa County Offices
- Maricopa County Superior Court
- Tempe Public Library
- Most public schools and universities
- Most banks
- Maricopa County Public Library locations
- Post offices
What's open:
- Trash is set to be picked up on the normal schedule in Tempe
- Harkins Theaters
- AMC Theaters
- Grocery stores
- Most restaurants, especially national chains
- Most retailers
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