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Half-staff
nationwide
Flags are at half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton. The federal order remains in effect until sunset on September 1, 2026. Flags should return to full staff at sunset on September 1, 2026.
Why are flags at half-staff?✓ 3/3 official sources reporting · White House, Federal Register & GovInfo
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Federal observances
Patriot DayHalf-staff all day
Scheduled
↗Pearl Harbor Remembrance DayHalf-staff all day
Scheduled
↗Peace Officers Memorial DayHalf-staff all day*
Scheduled
↗Memorial DayHalf-staff until noon
Scheduled
↗*Unless May 15 is also Armed Forces Day. Dates shown are recurring federal observances; special presidential orders may be issued at any time.
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Half-staff status by state
Governors can issue half-staff orders that apply within their state in addition to federal orders.
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“Half-staff” is the customary U.S. term on land; “half-mast” is traditionally used aboard ships. Either way, you’re in the right place.