Governor Wes Moore orders flags to half-staff for Civil Rights Heroes Day

Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, February 20, 2026, for Civil Rights Heroes Day. The order recognizes the courage, sacrifice, and relentless efforts of civil rights and abolition leaders throughout history.

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Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff for Civil Rights Heroes Day.

The source says the flag is to be lowered from sunrise to sunset on Friday, February 20, 2026.

The stated purpose of the observance is to recognize the courage, sacrifice, and relentless efforts of civil rights and abolition leaders throughout history.

The notice presents this as a Maryland flag status alert, and the order applies statewide. The source also says the day reaffirms a commitment to be a land of opportunity, hope, and justice for every citizen.

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Last reviewed August 26, 2026