Blaine City Offices to Close January 19 In Observance Of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

BLAINE, Minn.
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026, the City of Blaine has confirmed that all municipal offices and administrative services will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 20, aligning with federal and state recognition of the national holiday honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King.

The closure reflects a long-standing municipal practice that allows city staff and residents alike to observe a day rooted in reflection, service, and civic responsibility.

Scope of City Closures

According to city officials and a public reminder issued by the Blaine Police Department, the following departments and facilities will be affected by the one day shutdown:

• Blaine City Hall
  All administrative departments will be closed, including Finance, Planning, Building Inspections, and Human Resources.
• Police Administrative Offices
  Non emergency services such as records requests, permits, and general inquiries will be unavailable during the closure.
• Public Works Administration
  Administrative offices will be closed, though essential operations will remain on call.
• Mary Ann Young Center
  Regular programming at the city’s senior and community center will be suspended for the day.

Residents with in person business or paperwork are encouraged to plan ahead and complete time sensitive needs prior to Monday or after offices reopen.

Essential Services Remain Active

While administrative operations will pause, the city emphasized that critical services will continue uninterrupted.

• Emergency Response
  Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services will remain fully operational. Residents should continue to call 911 for emergencies.
• Law Enforcement Patrols
  Uniformed patrol officers will continue regular shifts throughout the holiday.
• Utilities
  Essential water and sewer services will be maintained by on call crews to ensure uninterrupted service.

Service Impacts and What to Expect Next

• Office Reopening
  All city offices are scheduled to reopen Tuesday, January 20, at their standard hours, typically beginning at 8:00 a.m.
• Waste and Recycling Collection
  Local haulers, including Walters Recycling, typically observe a one day delay following a Monday holiday. Residents should expect trash and recycling pickup to shift forward by one day for the week of January 19, with Monday service moving to Tuesday and continuing through Saturday.
• City Meetings
  Any council or commission meetings normally scheduled for Monday will be rescheduled or canceled. At this time, the next City Council workshop and regular meeting remain scheduled for Wednesday, January 21.

As Blaine joins communities nationwide in honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day, city leaders encourage residents to use the holiday not only as a pause in routine, but as an opportunity to reflect on Dr. King’s enduring call to service, equity, and civic engagement.

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