Even if you’re lucky enough to have the day off from work on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a cup of coffee might still be part of your morning routine.
Maybe you make your coffee at home, or you could be one of the millions of Americans who like to have someone else, like a Starbucks barista, make it.
If that sounds like you, then you want to know: Is Starbucks open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which this year falls on Monday, January 19?
Standalone Starbucks stores operate differently from locations in airports and hotels.
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Starbucks holiday hours: MLK Day 2026
If you can’t go a day without that Starbucks fix, you’ll be glad to know Starbucks will operate during regular hours on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Since store hours can vary widely, especially at malls, grocery stores, or inside Target locations, which follow their host’s closing times, it never hurts to check the Starbucks Store Locator before you head out.
Most restaurants and retailers are open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Unlike Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, when most retailers and restaurants are closed, most businesses stay open on MLK Day.
Starbucks is far from the only store that is open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In fact, many stores and restaurants are open, despite it being a federal holiday.
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Some of the other coffee places and restaurants that plan to be open on MLK Day 2026 include:
- Arby’s
- Bob Evans
- Boston Market
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Burger King
- Chick-fil-A
- Chipotle
- Dairy Queen
- Dominos
- Denny’s
- Dunkin’
- Dutch Bros.
- IHOP
- In-n-Out
- Jack in the Box
- McDonald’s
- Panera
- Taco Bell
- Wendy’s
Starbucks’ hours are set location by location — meaning neighborhood cafés could have unusual hours, while a busy airport store stays open for its regular schedule.
How to check Starbucks’ hours
Holiday hours can vary widely across Starbucks stores, so the best way to confirm your local schedule is to:
- Check the Starbucks app — it shows real-time holiday hours for specific stores.
- Use the Starbucks Store Locator on starbucks.com.
- Call your local store directly before you go.