United States presidential inauguration

Inauguration Day is the day on which the president of a nation is formally invested with the official symbols of his or her office. In the United States, Inauguration Day occurs every four years on January 20, or January 21 in the case of a leap year, following a presidential election. The term may also refer to the day when a newly elected head of state is sworn in. In Hebrew, it is known as Yom HaHakhnasah (יום ההכנסה). In French, it is called Jour de l'investiture, and in Spanish, it is Día de la inauguración. The event typically includes a ceremonial oath of office, often administered by the chief justice of the nation's highest court, and may feature speeches, parades, and other celebratory activities. In the U.S., the inauguration ceremony is held at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., and is followed by a luncheon and the inaugural parade. The day is marked by a presidential holiday in the District of Columbia and other parts of the country, allowing residents to participate in the festivities.