The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to honor the life of the civil rights icon. But in two states, Monday is also Robert E.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who dedicated his life to speaking out against injustice, poverty, war and inequality. King advocated using nonviolent resistance to bring an end to racial segregation in the United States,

Here's what to know about whether government offices will be open or closed on Martin Luther King Jr., Day this year.