Since the holiday was officially designated in 1983, only one president was sworn in on Martin Luther King Jr. Day: former President Bill Clinton. For his second term, Clinton's Inauguration took place on Jan. 20, 1997.

The United States is paying tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legacy the same day a new president was inaugurated.

With the date of presidential inaugurations and Martin Luther King Jr. Day both set by law, the two have - and will - keep overlapping.

Trump is only the third president to be sworn in on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Due to the particulars of the calendar and the Constitution, the two events won't overlap again until 2053.

"I just want to live in hope that some of the ideals of the late Dr. King might flow over into this new administration," said one advocate.

For the first time in 28 years, Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Day observances fall on the same day. This is the second time the dates have aligned. Inauguration Day is constitutionally mandated to occur on January 20. President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office at noon and return to the White House.

Most Americans know the third Monday of each January as Martin Luther King ... both previous King Day inaugurals were for a president's second term in office: President Bill Clinton's in 1997 ...

Is Inauguration Day always on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day? While that happens to be the case in 2025, the occurrence is a rare, coincidental one.

Monday was only the second time in history the presidential inauguration and Martin Luther King Jr. Day have fallen on the same day.

Federal holidays collide in a rare overlap today, which is both Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The two events aren't expected to coincide again until January 2053, due to their particular requirements and quirks of the calendar.

As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday, and you can watch it live from home.