Every patriotic person wishes to display their flag everyday, but it is especially important that the flag be displayed on certain holidays, dates of state admission, and days declared by the President. Here is a list of these days, including when the flag should be flown at half staff.
| Holiday | Date | Half Staff |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1st | |
| Georgia | January 2nd | |
| Alaska | January 3rd | |
| Utah | January 4th | |
| New Mexico | January 6th | |
| Connecticut | January 9th | |
| New Year’s Day | January 1st | |
| Inauguration Day | January 20th | |
| Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday | 3rd Monday in January | |
| Michigan | January 26th | |
| Kansas | January 29th | |
| Massachusetts | February 6th | |
| Oregon | February 14th | |
| Arizona | February 14th | |
| Washington’s birthday | 3rd Monday in February | |
| Nebraska | March 1st | |
| Florida | March 3rd | |
| Vermont | March 4th | |
| Maine | March 15th | |
| Easter Sunday | First Sunday after the first full moon on or after March 21 | |
| Maryland | April 28th | |
| Louisiana | April 30th | |
| Minnesota | May 11th | |
| Mother’s Day | 2nd Sunday in May | |
| Peace Officer’s Memorial Day | May 15th | Half-staff |
| Armed Forces Day | 3rd Saturday in May | |
| Memorial Day | Last Monday in May | Half-staff until noon |
| South Carolina | May 23rd | |
| Rhode Island | May 29th | |
| Wisconsin | May 29th | |
| Kentucky | June 1st | |
| Tennessee | June 1st | |
| Flag Day | June 14th | |
| Arkansas | June 15th | |
| Father’s Day | 3rd Sunday in June | |
| West Virginia | June 20th | |
| New Hampshire | June 21st | |
| Virginia | June 25th | |
| Idaho | July 3rd | |
| Independence Day | July 4th | |
| Wyoming | July 10th | |
| New York | July 26th | |
| Korean War Veteran’s Day | July 27th | Half-staff |
| Colorado | August 1st | |
| Missouri | August 10th | |
| Hawaii | August 21st | |
| Labor | September 1st | |
| California | September 9th | |
| Patriot Day | September 11th | Half-staff |
| Constitution Day | September 17th | |
| Gold Star Mother’s Day | September 18th | |
| Columbus Day | 2nd Monday in October | |
| Navy Day | October 27th | |
| Nevada | October 31st | |
| North Dakota | November 2nd | |
| South Dakota | November 2nd | |
| National Election Day | November 4th | |
| Montana | November 8th | |
| Marine Corps Day | November 10th | |
| Veteran’s Day | November 11th | |
| Washington | November 11th | |
| Oklahoma | November 16th | |
| North Carolina | November 21st | |
| Illinois | December 3rd | |
| Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day | December 7th | Half-staff |
| Delaware | December 7th | |
| Mississippi | December 10th | |
| Indiana | December 11th | |
| Pennsylvania | December 12th | |
| Alabama | December 14th | |
| New Jersey | December 14th | |
| Christmas Day | December 25th | |
| Iowa | December 28th | |
| Texas | December 29th |
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