How many days until Inauguration Day?
There are 810 days until Inauguration Day 2029 — Saturday, January 20, 2029.
About this countdown
This countdown targets Inauguration Day on Saturday, January 20, 2029, set by the rule: January 20 (every 4 years). It runs on your device's clock and counts to midnight at the start of the day.
Inauguration Day is a federal holiday, so the date matters for more than the celebration — government offices close, mail is not delivered, and most banks and the stock market shut for the day. Inauguration Day, January 20 every fourth year, is when the U.S. presidant takes the oath of office. It is a federal holiday only for federal employees in the Washington, D.C. area; everywhere else in the country it is a normal workday.
Milestones on the way
If you like counting in round numbers rather than watching every second, these are the dates the countdown passes on its way to Inauguration Day:
- 100 days to go — Thursday, October 12, 2028 (a good moment to start planning anything that needs booking)
- 50 days to go — Friday, December 1, 2028
- 30 days to go — Thursday, December 21, 2028 (one month out)
- 14 days to go — Saturday, January 6, 2029
- 7 days to go — Saturday, January 13, 2029 (one week out)
- 1 day to go — Friday, January 19, 2029
Inauguration Day dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days from today |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | January 20, 2029 | Saturday | 810 days |
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
What closes on Inauguration Day
| Service | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Post Office (USPS) | Varies | Normal service nationwide; some offices in the immediate D.C. security zone close. |
| Banks | Open | Not a Federal Reserve holiday; banks keep normal hours everywhere. |
| Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Open | Not an exchange holiday; regular trading session. |
| Federal offices | Varies | Closed in the D.C. area (D.C. plus designated Maryland and Virginia suburbs); open elsewhere. |
| State and local government | Varies | D.C. government closes; Maryland, Virginia and all other state governments stay open. |
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until Inauguration Day?
There are 810 days until Inauguration Day, which falls on Saturday, January 20, 2029. The countdown on this page updates every second.
How many weekends are left before Inauguration Day?
There are 116 weekends between now and Inauguration Day on January 20 — useful to know if you are planning shopping trips or preparations.
Is Inauguration Day a day off?
Inauguration Day is a federal holiday, so government offices, post offices and most banks close. Private employers set their own policy.