MLK's birthday and about four other holidays are not "off" days for the bunch (Virginia Community College System)I work for. Instead, they lump the time into an extended holiday during the Christmas/New Year season. Actually I can't think of any place around here other than banks, federal offices, and some school systems which shut down for that holiday. Such disparity of holidays always makes life interesting for those who have school-age children. The kids are out of school, but the parent(s) must work.