The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored on Monday at events around the nation.
Here’s everything to know about MLK Day, including how it became a federal holiday.
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When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
This year, that day is Jan. 20.
The holiday in his honor is timed to honor King’s birthday on Jan. 15, 1929.
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Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?

What is the meaning of MLK Day?

Across the nation, cities and local communities will host ceremonies and volunteer events on Monday.
When was Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated?
King, who was 39 at the time of his death, would be turning 96 this month.
How did Martin Luther King Jr. Day become a federal holiday?
The campaign for a federal holiday in King’s honor began four days after he was assassinated.
Are government offices closed on MLK day?
Contributing: Damon C. Williams, USA TODAY NETWORK
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