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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Last reviewed September 5, 2026