When to Display the American Flag

The American flag should be displayed on all days, but especially on holidays. Displaying the US flag reminds us that we are fortunate to live in America, where freedom reigns and anything is possible! Here’s the official list of flag holidays: New Year’s Day, January 1; Inauguration Day, January 20; Lincoln’s Birthday, February; Washington’s Birthday, third Monday in February; Easter Sunday (variable); Mother’s Day, second Sunday in May; and Armed Forces Day, third Saturday in May. Other flag-flying holidays include:

• Memorial Day (half-staff until noon), last Monday in May;
• Flag Day, June 14
• Independence Day, July 4
• Labor Day, first Monday in September
• Patriot Day, September 11
• Constitution Day, September 17
• Columbus Day, second Monday in October
• Navy Day, October 27
• Veterans Day, November 11
• Thanksgiving Day, fourth Thursday in November
• Christmas Day, December 25
• Such other days as may be proclaimed by the President of the United States
• The birthdays of States (date of admission)
• State holidays

The American flag should be displayed daily on or near the main administration building of every public institution.

The American flag should be displayed in or near every polling place on election days.

The American flag should be displayed during school days in or near every schoolhouse.

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Category: US Flag Etiquette