Why are flags at half-staff?

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2025. This summary is grounded in the official order and does not replace its controlling instructions.

How long will flags remain at half-staff?

Begins
December 7, 2025
Ends
from sunrise until sunset local time
Restoration
Flags should return to full staff after from sunrise until sunset local time.

Who issued the order?

The order was issued through the Federal Register.

Where does the order apply?

See official order

Official source

The official source controls the reason, dates, scope, and restoration timing.

Read the official United States order ↗