When is Inauguration Day 2025, and How Can You Get Tickets?

What Happens on Inauguration Day?

Inauguration Day is the day the new U.S. president is officially sworn into office. Under provisions of the 20th Amendment to the United States Constitution, the new president officially takes office on January 20, unless that date falls on a Sunday. In that situation, the inauguration would take place on January 21.

Prior to the passage of the 20th Amendment, the new president had taken office on March 4.

For 2025, the inauguration is scheduled for its traditional date of January 20, which also falls on the federal holiday of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

When Does Trump Take Office for 2025?

Under provisions of the 20th Amendment, the terms of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will officially end at noon Eastern Standard Time on January 20, meaning that Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance will officially take office at that time, whether or not they’ve had their oaths of office administered.

What is the Presidential Oath of Office?

While the vice president takes the same oath of office as members of Congress, the president takes a slightly different oath:

“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.”

What Events Take Place on Inauguration Day?

In addition to the president taking office, the vice president also takes the oath of office and becomes the vice president at noon on January 20. The new president traditionally offers an inaugural address on Capitol Hill following their swearing in, with the public invited to attend the transfer of power ceremony. A military parade typically follows, as does a traditional inauguration luncheon.

After the ceremony, the new president typically attends a series of inaugural events throughout the capital, including glitzy balls and dances. Monies raised for the inauguration are typically used to help pay for the events, including costs related to the oath of office ceremony itself.

Money leftover from the inaugural committee is expected to be used toward a future Trump presidential library, according to the person, the Associated Press reported.

Can the Public Get Tickets to the Inauguration?

According to officials, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies makes a limited number of inauguration tickets available to the public through members of Congress. Tickets are free and allow the public to watch in-person on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol as the president and vice president are sworn in.

Tickets will be available from members of Congress in the weeks leading up to the inauguration. “Please check with the Senator or Representative of your home state for tickets,” the JCCIC said. “You can find your Congressional Members here.”

Conclusion

Inauguration Day 2025 is just around the corner, and with it comes a series of events that mark the beginning of a new administration. From the swearing-in ceremony to the inaugural address and military parade, there’s much to look forward to. And, for those who can’t attend in person, there are still ways to watch and participate in the festivities.

FAQs

* When is Inauguration Day 2025?
January 20, 2025
* What is the oath of office for the president?
“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.”
* How can the public get tickets to the Inauguration?
The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies makes a limited number of inauguration tickets available to the public through members of Congress.