President Trump orders flags to half-staff for Patriot Day

President Donald J. Trump ordered the United States flag flown at half-staff on September 11, 2026, for Patriot Day. Maryland follows the presidential directive, with the Maryland flag lowered as a matter of protocol.

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President Donald J. Trump ordered the United States flag to be flown at half-staff on September 11, 2026, for Patriot Day. The day honors and remembers the individuals who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

The United States flag is to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset. Maryland follows the presidential order as a matter of protocol, lowering the state flag as well. No flag may fly higher than the United States flag during the observance.

This order applies for the full day of Friday, September 11, 2026, beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset.

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Written and maintained by Josh Forehand

Last reviewed September 10, 2026