Under the Constitution’s 20th Amendment, the newly elected president of the United States takes office on Jan. 20 (unless that’s a Sunday, in which case it moves to Jan. 21). For Trump’s (second) big day, the pomp and circumstance will include performances by Carrie Underwood and the Village People, a military parade, and formal balls.

Lawmakers plan to skip the festivities surrounding the incoming Republican president for various reasons, as Democrats lick their wounds after election season.

Asia’s richest businessman Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita will attend Monday’s inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump, the Press Trust of India reported, citing people familiar with the development.

Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, and Nita Ambani, founder and chairwoman of the Reliance Foundation, will attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday.

Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani attended a pre-swearing-in dinner for US President-elect Donald Trump in Washington DC.

Trump’s official swearing-in ceremony will take place at 10:30 pm IST (12 pm ET) on January 20, 2025. Chief Justice John Roberts will administer oath of office to the next US President-elect on this occasion and mark the beginning of his second term.