U.S. half-staff flag order archive
Patriot Day
Federal law requests that the U.S. flag be displayed at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Patriot Day. The observance honors those killed in the September 11 attacks, recognizes the bravery of responders, and marks a national day of remembrance and resolve.
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Mast interpretation
Patriot Day is observed each September 11 in remembrance of the people killed in the 2001 terrorist attacks. The observance also recognizes the courage and service of emergency responders and others who aided victims in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
Federal law requests that the United States flag be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Patriot Day. The direction applies nationwide for the full day according to local sunrise and sunset times.
Patriot Day is an annual observance established by federal law, so the half-staff schedule recurs without requiring a new proclamation each year.
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Orders connected to this federal action
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Corrections and revisions
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Alaska
Governor orders flags to half-staff for Patriot Day 2026
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Alabama
Governor Kay Ivey orders flags to half-staff for Patriot Day
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Arizona
Governor Katie Hobbs orders flags to half-staff for Patriot Day
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California
Governor Newsom orders flags to half-staff for Patriot Day
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Colorado
Governor Polis orders flags to half-staff for the 25th anniversary of 9/11
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Connecticut
Governor Lamont orders flags to half-staff for the 9/11 anniversary
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District of Columbia
District of Columbia orders flags to half-staff for Patriot Day
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Delaware
Governor Meyer orders flags to half-staff for September 11
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Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis orders flags to half-staff for Patriot Day
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Georgia
Governor orders flags to half-staff for Patriot Day
