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1 Μαρ 2024 · The US flag code outlines the comprehensive flag etiquette and flag protocol, including the specific guidelines for flying flags at half-staff. Understanding these guidelines is crucial for ensuring that the flag is displayed respectfully and correctly.
The flag should fly at half-staff for 30 days at all federal buildings, grounds, and naval vessels throughout the United States and its territories and possessions after the death of the president or a former president.
The flag shall be flown at half-staff for: thirty days following the death of the President or a former President. ten days following the day of death of the Vice President, the Chief Justice or a retired Chief Justice of the United States, or the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Veterans Day (formerly Armistice Day), November 11th: This is a day to honor our nation's veterans. It is not a day of mourning, but a day of celebration and honor. Therefore, it is not a day of half-staff.
In addition to deaths of government figures, the U.S. Flag should be flown at half-staff for the following dates of national remembrance: Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15th) Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) Korean War Veterans Day (July 27th) Patriot Day (September 11th) National Firefighters Memorial Day (First Sunday in October)
Did you know that flags should fly at full staff on Veteran's Day? Or that flags should fly at half staff until noon on Memorial Day? Download our handy reminder sheet to remember all the federal flag holidays and which five are half-staff days.
25 Μαΐ 2022 · Other days in the year that the flag is to be flown at half-staff include Peace Officer Memorial Day (May), Patriot Day (Sept. 11), National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service (October) and Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (Dec. 7).
