Observed only by federal
government employees in Washington D.C., and the border counties
of Maryland and Virginia, in order to relieve congestion that
occurs with this major event. Swearing-in of President of the
United States and Vice President of the United States. Celebrated
every fourth year. Note: Takes place on January 21 if the 20th is
a Sunday (although the President is still privately inaugurated on
the 20th). If Inauguration Day falls on a Saturday or a Sunday,
the preceding Friday or following Monday is not a Federal Holiday |
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