| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 16, 2026, 2:02 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 16, 2026, 2:02 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/are-illinois-schools-open-on-monday-whats-open-and-closed-on-mlk-jr-day-for-2026/3877283/ |
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The federal holiday of Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Monday, Jan. 19, and
some Illinois schools -- including the state's largest district -- will be
closed because of it.
According to the [ Illinois State Board of Education ][9] , Martin Luther King
Jr. Day isn't considered a "legal school ho...