The inauguration takes place for each new presidential term, even if the president is continuing in office for another term. The first inauguration of George Washington took place on April 30, 1789.

Jan 19, 2025 · For the third time in U.S. history, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day will both be held on the same day.

Jan 19, 2025 · For many years, Inauguration Day was held on March 4. However, the 20th Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1933, moved the date to January 20 to reduce the "lame-duck" period between...

Jan 20, 2025 · Inauguration Day occurs every four years on January 20 (or January 21 if January 20 falls on a Sunday). The inauguration ceremony takes place at the U.S. Capitol building in …

Jan 17, 2025 · MLK Day — which was approved as a federal holiday in 1983 and has been recognized in all 50 states since 2000 — always takes place on the third Monday in January, because it falls near his Jan. 15...

Jan 13, 2025 · WASHINGTON - President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration will be held on January 20, 2025. But why this day, and why does it share the day with Martin Luther King Jr. Day? January 20 is...

Dec 26, 2024 · Inauguration Day occurs every four years on Jan. 20 (or Jan. 21 if the 20th falls on a Sunday), according to USA.gov. Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a federal holiday in 1983, and was first...

Jan 6, 2025 · The 60th Presidential Inauguration will take place on Monday, January 20, 2025, with the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for 12 p.m. ET. The ceremony marks the beginning of Trump's second ...

Jan 9, 2013 · The local Inauguration Day holiday falls on Monday, January 21, 2013, which is also the legal public holiday for the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (See 5 U.S.C. 6103(c)).

Jan 4, 2023 · If January 20 falls on a Sunday, Inauguration Day is observed on January 21. It will next occur on Monday, January 20, 2025. This fact sheet assists congressional offices with work related to the Inauguration Day holiday.