All About The Flag » Flag Holidays

The Flag Code suggests displaying the Flag every day, but especially on holidays, including state holidays and during local celebrations.  The Flag Code does not include Patriots Day or MIA/POW Day; currently, these are proclaimed each year by the President of the United States.  Click Here for a printable list of official Flag Holidays

The Flag should be displayed every day, but especially on:

New Year’s Day – January 1 Flag Day – June 14

Inauguration Day – January 20 Independence Day – July4

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday – 3rd Monday in January National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day – July 27
Lincoln’s Birthday – February 12

Labor Day – 1st Monday in September



Washington’s Birthday – 3rd Monday in February

Constitution Day – September 17

Easter Sunday – Variable Dates

Columbus Day – 2nd Monday in October

Mother’s Day – 2nd Sunday in May


Navy Day – October 27

Armed Forces Day – 3rd Saturday in May


Veterans Day – November 11


Memorial Day (half staff until noon) – the last Monday in May

Thanksgiving Day – 4th Thursday in November

Flag Day – June 14

Christmas Day - December 25

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