Governor Shapiro orders flags to half-staff for Patriot Day

Governor Josh Shapiro orders United States and Commonwealth flags to half-staff across Pennsylvania on Friday, September 11, 2026, in observance of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. The order honors the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

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Governor Josh Shapiro orders United States and Commonwealth flags to half-staff across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on Friday, September 11, 2026, in observance of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. The order honors the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

The lowering applies to all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds throughout Pennsylvania. It aligns with the United States flag code and the President’s Proclamation for Patriot Day.

Congress has designated September 11 as Patriot Day and has requested that it be observed each year as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. Pennsylvanians are invited to take part in the tribute.

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Last reviewed September 10, 2026