Donald Trump Inauguration and MLK Day: What's open and closed on Jan 20?
Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr Day. The day will see President-elect Donald Trump sworn in as the 47th President of the United States at an official ceremony in Washington, DC. At the same time, the federal holiday honouring civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr will result in widespread closures of schools, offices, and other services across the country.
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A Rare Historical Overlap
This is only the third time in US history that Inauguration Day has coincided with Martin Luther King Jr Day. The previous instances occurred during President Bill Clinton’s second inauguration in 1997 and President Barack Obama’s second inauguration in 2013. Such overlap adds a layer of historical reflection as the nation balances a day of civic duty with a celebration of Dr. King’s enduring legacy.
Nationwide Closures and Impacts
The federal holiday status of Martin Luther King Jr Day means that several key services will be unavailable on January 20:
Schools: Most schools across the country, including Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and those in Washington, DC, will remain closed in observance of the holiday. CPS has also designated January 21 as a school improvement day, extending closures for students.
Postal Services: The United States Postal Service will suspend
