Governor Bob Ferguson orders flags to half-staff for Patriot Day, Sept. 11

Governor Bob Ferguson directs that Washington State and U.S. flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Friday, September 11, 2026, for national Patriot Day. Flags should remain lowered until close of business or sunset that day.

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Governor Bob Ferguson orders Washington State and U.S. flags at all state agency facilities to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, September 11, 2026, for national Patriot Day. The observance is the annual memorial to the victims of the 2001 tragedy.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Friday, September 11, 2026. State agencies are directed to notify their field offices and facilities across the state.

Other government entities, individuals, and businesses are encouraged to join the recognition.

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Last reviewed September 4, 2026