Is the flag at half staff in New York today?
No active New York state order is in effect. Flags should remain at full staff unless the current federal status or another applicable order requires otherwise.
New York flag status
Is the Flag at Half Staff in New York Today?
New York Flag Status Today
Full Staff
There is currently no active New York state order requiring flags to be flown at half staff.
Federal half-staff orders may still apply.
- Status
- Full Staff
- Effective
- Not applicable — no active state order
- Ends
- Not applicable — no active state order
- Reason
- No active state order
- Authority
- Not applicable — no active state order
- Applies To
- See the official order for applicability
- Federal Order
- No active federal order
- Official Source
- Governor of New York ↗
- Last Updated
- August 4, 2026 at 10:03 AM EDT
As of August 4, 2026, there is no active New York half-staff order. Flags should remain at full staff unless a federal proclamation or another applicable order is currently in effect. No active federal order was found in the latest federal check.
Current state order
Are Flags at Half Staff in New York Today?
No active state-specific order appears in the latest New York source check. The state status is full staff. No active federal order was found in the latest federal check.
Jurisdiction
Does New York Follow Federal Half-Staff Orders?
State orders may apply only to state government buildings. Federal orders generally apply to federal buildings and facilities. Private citizens and businesses often follow either kind of order voluntarily. This page reports state and federal status separately so the scope is clear.
History
Recent New York Half-Staff Orders
| Start date | End date | Status | Reason | Authority | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2026 | until sunset on August 1, 2026 | Ended | Governor Kathy Hochul | See official order | Official announcement ↗ |
Common questions
New York Half-Staff FAQ
Why is the flag at half staff in New York?
There is no active New York half-staff order in the latest verified state data.
When does the New York half-staff order end?
There is no active New York state order with an end date.
Who can order flags to half staff in New York?
The governor can direct flags at state facilities to half staff. Other authorities may control flags within their own jurisdictions.
Does New York follow federal half-staff orders?
Federal orders generally control federal buildings and facilities in New York. State facilities may also follow them, while private citizens and businesses often participate voluntarily.
Is half staff the same as half mast?
They describe the same lowered-flag position. “Half staff” is the standard U.S. term for flags on land; “half mast” is traditionally used aboard ships.
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