Inauguration Day 2025 Holiday Calendar. On january 20, 2025, the federal reserve banks are closed in observance of the birthday of martin luther king, jr. This year, the inauguration day holiday falls on monday, january 21, 2013, which is also the legal public holiday for the birthday of martin luther king, jr.

Since the first ceremony held for george washington in 1789, inauguration day has evolved into a grand celebration of democracy and a peaceful transition of power, filled with parades,. American citizens gather in washington d.c.