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Half Staff Calendar 2026

Four recurring federal observances require the U.S. flag to be flown at half-staff. Special presidential orders may be issued at any time.

Peace Officers Memorial Day

Half-staff all day*

4 U.S.C. § 7(m) ↗

Memorial Day

Half-staff until noon

4 U.S.C. § 7(m) ↗

Patriot Day

Half-staff all day

36 U.S.C. § 144 ↗

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Half-staff all day

36 U.S.C. § 129 ↗

*Peace Officers Memorial Day is excluded when May 15 is also Armed Forces Day. Get email alerts for unscheduled orders.