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City Offices Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
January 15th 2013 by Dee Loflin
City Offices Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday








Dexter, Missouri - City offices of Dexter will be closed on Monday, January 21st in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.

Trash will be one day late and there will be no yard waste pick-up on Friday.

The Dexter Public Schools will also be closed on Monday, January 21st in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.

This holiday was established a United States federal holiday marking the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  It is observed on the third Monday of January each year, which is around the time of King's birthday, January 15th.  The floating holiday is similar to holidays set under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, though the act predated the establishment of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by 15 years.

This Federal Holiday was officially observed in all 50 states for the first time in the year 2000.  Typically all banks, state and federal offices, schools, city and county offices are closed on this day.  Check your local businesses and offices before heading out to make sure they are open.

 


Last Updated on January 15th 2013 by Dee Loflin




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