NOTE: Details on how to watch special coverage of the inauguration live can be found here.
Inauguration Day will mark a pivotal moment for Americans, but is the day considered a federal holiday?
The answer is complicated this year.
While Trump’s return to the White House marks an unprecedented political comeback on the heels of a turbulent four years out of the Oval Office, Inauguration Day also marks a rare, coincidental occurrence.
That’s because this Inauguration Day coincides with this year’s observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday honoring the civil rights icon on the third Monday of every January.
Inauguration Day and MLK Day will be observed on the same day for just the second time, with President Bill Clinton’s second inauguration occurring on MLK Day in January 1997.
Beyond that, Inauguration Day itself is also a federal holiday, but only for workers in the D.C. area, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
“Federal employees in the Washington, DC, area are entitled to a holiday on the day a President is inaugurated on January 20th for each fourth year after 1965,” the office stated.
With the historic day just over two weeks away, here’s what to know:
When is the new president sworn in?
The 60th Presidential Inauguration Ceremony is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 20.
With the inauguration, Trump is expected to become just the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, with Grover Cleveland winning elections in 1884 and 1892. Cleveland served as the nation’s 22nd and 24th president.
What time is the inauguration?
The swearing-in ceremony is slated to begin at 11 a.m. CT or 12 p.m. ET.
According to Washington’s tourism department, the timing of the day typically sees security screening gates open at 5 a.m. CT, followed by music and then opening remarks.
Live special coverage of the day’s events will begin starting at 9 a.m. CT.
How can you watch live?
NBC Chicago and NBC News will offer live special coverage of the day’s events beginning at 9 a.m. CT on television and via our 24/7 streaming channel here.
You can also watch a series of events live on NBC Chicago’s YouTube channel.
Full schedule of events
The Trump Vance Inaugural Committee on Monday announced the following schedule for inaugural events:
Saturday, January 18, 2025
The President’s Reception and Fireworks at Trump Sterling Cabinet Reception and Vice President’s DinnerSunday, January 19, 2025
Arlington National Cemetery CeremonyWreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Make America Great Again Victory RallyPresident Donald J. Trump Delivers Remarks Candlelight DinnerPresident Donald J. Trump Delivers RemarksMonday, January 20, 2025
St. John’s Church Service Tea at the White House Swearing-In CeremonyUS Capitol Farewell to the Former President and Vice President US Capitol Departure Ceremony The President’s Signing Room Ceremony JCCIC Congressional Luncheon The President’s Review of the Troops Presidential Parade Pennsylvania Avenue Oval Office Signing Ceremony at The White House Commander in Chief BallPresident Donald J. Trump Delivers Remarks Liberty Inaugural BallPresident Donald J. Trump Delivers Remarks Starlight BallPresident Donald J. Trump Delivers RemarksTuesday, January 21, 2025
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