Why Are Flags at Half-Staff in Missouri for By a joint resolution approved on December 18, 2001, Public Law 107-89 designates September 11 of each year as Patriot Day. Also, pursuant to Section 9.314 RSMo. , the United States flag and Missouri state flag shall be flown at half-staff at all government and public buildings from sunrise to sunset on Friday, September 11, 2026, in honor and recognition of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001. State government departments are responsible for distributing this information throughout your department for compliance with this order. Sincerely, OA FMDC?

By a joint resolution approved on December 18, 2001, Public Law 107-89 designates September 11 of each year as Patriot Day. Also, pursuant to Section 9.314 RSMo. , the United States flag and Missouri state flag shall be flown at half-staff at all government and public buildings from sunrise to sunset on Friday, September 11, 2026, in honor and recognition of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001. State government departments are responsible for distributing this information throughout your department for compliance with this order. Sincerely, OA FMDC. Flags should return to full staff at sunset on September 11, 2026.

Why are flags at half-staff?

By a joint resolution approved on December 18, 2001, Public Law 107-89 designates September 11 of each year as Patriot Day. Also, pursuant to Section 9.314 RSMo. , the United States flag and Missouri state flag shall be flown at half-staff at all government and public buildings from sunrise to sunset on Friday, September 11, 2026, in honor and recognition of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001. State government departments are responsible for distributing this information throughout your department for compliance with this order. Sincerely, OA FMDC. 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 18, 2001
Ends: until sunset on September 11, 2026
Restoration: Flags should return to full staff at sunset on September 11, 2026.

Who issued the order?

The order was issued through the Missouri official source.

Where does the order apply?

Missouri

Official source

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

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