Congress is set to convene on Monday to certify President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election, marking a significant contrast to the turbulent events of four years prior when a mob attacked the Capitol in an unsuccessful effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election. This time, the certification process is expected to proceed with far less turmoil.
Trump is scheduled to take the oath of office on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 20, 2025.
Inauguration Day occurs every four years on January 20, unless it falls on a Sunday, in which case it is celebrated on January 21. In 2025, January 20 falls on a Monday, and the ceremony will take place at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
The inauguration festivities will commence around noon ET. The vice president-elect will be sworn in first, following a longstanding tradition since 1884. Both the vice president and the president will take an oath to uphold the Constitution, affirming their commitment to the duties of their respective offices.
The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) organizes the inauguration day events, which typically include the swearing-in ceremony, an inaugural address, and the traditional pass in review.
For those wishing to attend the ceremony in person, the JCCIC allocates a limited number of tickets to the public, available through congressional representatives. Tickets are free and provide access to witness the historic occasion at the Capitol.
This upcoming inauguration represents not just a transition of power but also a moment for unity and reflection on the democratic processes that govern the nation. As starting a new chapter in leadership is about keeping to the ideals of democracy, it offers a hopeful outlook towards healing and moving forward together as a nation.
In summary, the 2025 presidential inauguration will take place on January 20 and is expected to be a more peaceful event than in previous years, celebrating the democratic process and addressing the vital role of civic engagement.