Federal and state orders can both affect the flag display in your location. The safest answer starts with the scope of the notice.
Federal orders and national observances apply broadly to the United States. They may come from presidential proclamations, federal law, or recurring observance rules. Mast treats federal orders as location-wide because they can affect every state at once.
State orders are usually issued by governors or state agencies. Their scope can vary: all flags statewide, state facilities only, a county, a capitol, or a specific state agency. The source wording matters.
If a federal and state order are active at the same time, Mast highlights the broad federal status while keeping state notices visible in the calendar and timeline. A state order may still explain local remembrance details or additional timing.
Many notices distinguish between the U.S. flag and state flags. Some direct both. Some apply only to flags at public buildings. Mast summarizes the order, but the official source is the best place to verify what applies to your flagpole.