Flag Flying Days

The United States Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 6 (also referred to as “The Flag Code”) specifies days when it is particularly appropriate to display the US Flag. 

 

January 1	New Year’s Day
Third Monday in January	Marin Luther King Day
January 20	Inauguration Day
February 12	Lincoln’s Birthday
Third Monday in February	President’s Day
	Easter Sunday
Second Sunday in May	Mother’s Day
May 15	Peace Officers Memorial Day (half-staff)
Third Saturday in May	Armed Forces Day
Last Monday in May	Memorial Day (half-staff until noon)
June 14	Flag Day and Army Day
Third Sunday in June	Father’s Day
July 4	Independence Day
First Monday in September	Labor Day
September 11	Patriot Day (half-staff) (1)
September 17	Constitution Day and Air Force Day
Last Sunday in September	Gold Star Mothers’ Day
Second Monday in October	Columbus Day
October 27	Navy Day
First Tuesday in November	National Election Day
November 10	Marine Corps Day
November 11	Veteran’s Day
Fourth Thursday in November	Thanksgiving Day
December 7	Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (half-staff) (2)
December 25	Christmas Day

 

 

(1)     On December 18, 2001 President Bush signed Public Law No. 107-89 designating Patriot Day as September 11 to honor the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks.  People of the United States are also asked to observe a moment of silence on that day in remembrance of the victims.

(2)     In accordance with a Presidential Proclamation dated December 6, 2002 and Public Law 103-308 as amended by Congress.

 

 

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