### Question
How is the "inaugural period" defined?


### Answer
The term **inaugural period** is defined in *36 U.S.C. § 721* as follows -

> the period which includes the day on which the ceremony of inaugurating the President is held, the five calendar days immediately preceding such day, and the four calendar days immediately subsequent to such day

#### Citation:
  - *36 U.S.C. § 721*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 30-PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURAL CEREMONIES**

