When to fly the American Flag
Our national flag should be displayed on
all days that there is no danger the weather will damage it. It not only shows
respect for our national symbol, but prolongs the life of the flag. It is
customary to fly the flag from sunrise to sunset on buildings or on a stationary
flag pole in the open. However, it may also be flown at night if it is properly
illuminated with a spotlight.
Flag Flying Holidays
| New Year's Day
|
January 1
|
| Martin Luther King Day
|
Third Monday in January
|
| Inauguration
Day |
January 20th
(every 4 years) |
| Lincoln's Birthday |
February 12 |
| President's
Day |
Third Monday
in February |
| Washington's Birthday
|
February 22 |
| Easter Sunday
|
Variable
|
| Army Day |
April 6 |
| V-E Day
|
May 8
|
| Mother's Day |
Second Sunday in May
|
| Armed Forces
Day |
Third Sunday
in May |
| Memorial Day |
Last Monday in May |
| Flag Day
|
June 14
|
| Father's Day |
Third Sunday in June
|
| Independence
Day |
July 4
|
| Labor Day |
First Monday in September
|
| V-J Day
|
September 2
|
| Constitution Day |
September 17 |
| Columbus Day
|
Second Monday
in October |
| Navy Day |
October 27 |
| Presidential
Election Day |
First Tuesday
after first Monday in November |
| Veteran's Day |
November 11 |
| Thanksgiving
Day |
Forth Thursday
in November |
| Pearl Harbor Day |
December 7 |
| Christmas Day
|
December 25
|
|
