Does every federal holiday affect flag position?
No. A federal holiday generally concerns the federal government’s holiday schedule. Flag position is governed separately by standing law or a current presidential or gubernatorial order.
U.S. Civic Observance Calendar
Explore federal holidays and national flag observances, why they are recognized, and whether they change the position of the flag.
Information, not an order
Clear flag guidanceMost holidays and commemorative days do not direct flags to half-staff. Mast keeps these entries separate from active orders and states the flag guidance on every entry.
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What happens when an observance overlaps an order?
The active order controls the flag position. Mast displays that order in the current-status section and treats the civic observance as supporting context only.