President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn back into the White House next week. It will actually take place on the same day when the nation will be celebrating the memory of Martin Luther King Jr.
Here’s what to know about both major events:
When is Inauguration Day 2025?
The inauguration is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 20. It will take place at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
What happens at the Inauguration?
The inauguration is the official swearing in of the president and vice president. The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies plans each ceremony. While events may vary by year, the following always take place, per the JCCIC:
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Procession to the Capitol
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Swearing in of vice president and president
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Inaugural address from the president
Is Inauguration Day a federal holiday?
Inauguration Day is included in the list of 2025 federal holidays, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. But it’s only a federal holiday for federal employees in Washington, D.C., and certain federal offices.
More: 2025 holiday schedule See full list of dates for Easter, Memorial Day, federal holidays, more
When is MLK Day?
MLK Day is observed on the third Monday of January annually. This year, it falls on Jan. 20.
What is MLK Day?
MLK Day celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It takes place near, but generally not on, the day of King’s birth (Jan. 15).
According to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, President Ronald Reagan signed the King Holiday Bill on Nov. 2, 1983 to establish the federal holiday, 15 years after it was introduced following King’s assassination. It took another 17 years to be recognized in all 50 states.
It is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service.
Are federal and local government offices open on MLK Day?
Federal government offices will be closed since MLK Day and Inauguration Days are federal holidays, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
MLK Day is also on Ohio’s state holidays calendar and means state offices will be closed.
Will mail be delivered on MLK Day?
Post offices will be closed on MLK Day, according to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Mail will not be delivered.
Are shipping services, like UPS and FedEx, available on MLK Day?
According to the UPS website, pickup and delivery services will not be available on MLK Day and store locations may also be closed. FedEx pickup and delivery services will be available and locations will be open, according to the company’s website.
Will banks be open on MLK Day?
Banks follow the federal holiday schedule so they will be closed alongside branches, USA TODAY reported. But, ATMs and digital banking features will still be in service.
This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Inauguration Day, MLK Day fall on the same day. What to know