County Govt. Operations for MLK Day
St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Offices will resume normal operating schedules on Tuesday, January 20.
The January 19 closure also includes:
- St. Mary’s County libraries (Charlotte Hall, Leonardtown, and Lexington Park)
- Animal Adoption and Resources Center
- Senior activity centers (Garvey, Loffler, and Northern) and no home-delivered meals
- St. Mary’s Transit System
The following government operations will be open January 19:
- Department of Recreation & Parks programs and facilities
- St. Clement’s Island Museum*, Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, and Old Jail Museum
- Convenience centers and the St. Andrew’s Landfill
- Wicomico Shores Golf Course (normal hours); please note the Riverview Restaurant is closed on Mondays
Note: St. Clement’s Island Museum is operating on a limited basis due to construction. Additional details can be found here.
Health Department Operations
The St. Mary’s County Health Department will be closed January 19. This includes the main office in Leonardtown and all satellite offices. Normal operations will resume January 20.
Visit smchd.org for more information on health department locations and services.
