When will Donald Trump be sworn in? Inauguration details in full

Donald Trump achieved one of the greatest political comebacks in U.S. history this week, winning several swing states and securing his way to the White House.

But, while the election may be over, America is only at the beginning of this new political season, which will officially kick off on January 20, 2025—Inauguration Day.

Here is everything you need to know about the event next year.

When Will Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day Be?

Inauguration Day is always planned by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC), and it takes place on January 20—or January 21 if January 20 falls on a Sunday. Next year it will be on January 20, which falls on a Monday.

At around noon, the president-elect, in this case Trump, will recite the following 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.”

Just before this the vice president-elect, in this case JD Vance, will be sworn in, reciting the same oath used by senators, representatives and other federal employees: “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God.”

Where Will Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day Be Held?

The event will take place at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., usually on the West Front, which faces the National Mall and offers a view of the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial.

Will Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Attend Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day?

It is customary for outgoing administrations to attend the inaugurations of incoming administrations—as part of the process that facilitates a peaceful transfer of power.

In Harris’ concession speech on Wednesday afternoon, she said: “I spoke with President-Elect Trump and congratulated him on his victory. I also told him that we will help him and his team with their transition and that we will engage in a peaceful transfer of power.

“A fundamental principle of American democracy is that when we lose an election, we accept the results.”

Did Donald Trump Attend Joe Biden’s Inauguration Day?

Trump did not attend Biden’s inauguration ceremony in 2021, but his vice president, Mike Pence did.

It came amid Trump’s claims that the 2020 election had been stolen and the January 6 Capitol riots, which saw a mob of Trump supporters descend on the building.

Can Anyone Attend Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day?

The JCCIC made a limited number of inauguration tickets available to the public through members of Congress, which will be available to the public in the weeks leading up to the event. Tickets are free.