Flag Flying Holidays

When to Display the U.S. Flag

The U.S. flag may be displayed at any time, 24 hours a day if properly illuminated during dark hours. Keep in mind, during inclement weather the flag should be removed to preserve the integrity of the flag. It is custom to fly from sunrise to sunset outside on a stationary pole.

There are also several days throughout the calendar year that are designated as flag flying holidays. During these specific times it is particularly patriotic to display the U.S. flag.

New Year’s Day – January 1

Martin Luther King Day – Third Monday in January

Inauguration Day – January 20

Lincoln’s Birthday – February 12

Washington’s Birthday – February 22

Presidents’ Day – Third Monday in February

Easter Sunday – Variable

Mother’s Day – Second Sunday in May

Peace Officers Memorial Day (half-staff) – May 15

Armed Forces Day – Third Saturday in May

Memorial Day (half-staff until noon) – Last Monday in May

Flag Day – June 14

Army Day – June 14

Independence Day – July 4

Korean War Veterans Day (half-staff) – July 27

Labor Day – First Monday in September

Patriot Day (half-staff from sunrise to sundown) – September 11

Citizenship Day – September 17

Air Force Day – September 17

Constitution Day – September 17

POW/MIA Recognition Day – September 21

Columbus Day – October 12

Navy Day – October 27

National Election Day – First Tuesday in November

Marine Corps Day – November 10

Veterans Day – November 11

Thanksgiving Day – Fourth Thursday in November

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (half-staff from sunrise to sundown) – December 7

Christmas Day – December 25