District of Columbia orders flags to half-staff for Patriot Day

All United States and District of Columbia flags are to fly at half-staff on Friday, September 11, 2026, in observance of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks and Patriot Day.

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The District of Columbia orders flags of the United States and the District of Columbia to fly at half-staff for Patriot Day, marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The observance honors the nearly 3,000 lives lost in 2001 and recognizes the service members, first responders, and everyday Americans who risked their lives to save others.

Flags are to remain at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, September 11, 2026. The order applies across the District of Columbia and covers both U.S. and District flags.

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Written and maintained by Josh Forehand

Last reviewed September 11, 2026