Rhode Island flag status
Is the Flag at Half Staff in Rhode Island Today?
Federal order controls today
Half Staff
Flags are at half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton. Flags should return to full staff at sunset on September 1, 2026. Rhode Island's state-specific source could not be verified, so an additional or longer state order may also exist.
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State source last checked: Aug 30, 2026, 6:45 AM ET
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- Controlling source
- Active federal order
- Federal reason
- Honoring the Memory of Dolly Parton
- Federal timing
- sunset, September 1, 2026
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Today's status
About today's flag status in Rhode Island
Flags are at half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton. Flags should return to full staff at sunset on September 1, 2026. Rhode Island's state-specific source could not be verified, so an additional or longer state order may also exist. The federal order determines the effective status while it remains active. Presidential proclamations and federal orders generally apply nationwide, while the governor can issue a separate order for state property and other covered locations in Rhode Island. Check the current national flag status alongside this state result.
Detected orders
Recent half-staff events in Rhode Island
No Rhode Island orders have been recorded yet.
This history is populated only from detected official orders; it does not use placeholder events.Authority
Who orders flags to half-staff in Rhode Island?
The President directs flags at federal buildings and may issue a nationwide proclamation. The governor can order flags lowered at Rhode Island government facilities and may invite other organizations to participate. When both orders apply, follow the instruction covering your building or organization and the longer applicable period.
Order details
How half-staff orders work in Rhode Island
An official order normally identifies the person or event being honored, when flags should be lowered, when they return to full staff, and which locations are covered. Timing can include sunrise, sunset, noon, or exact dates, so the linked order remains the controlling instruction.
Jurisdiction
Federal vs. Rhode Island orders
A presidential proclamation is national and governs federal facilities. A Rhode Island governor's order is state-specific and can have a different reason or schedule. A state page should therefore be read together with the federal status, especially when deciding when to return a flag to full staff.
Government source
Official Rhode Island flag information
Half-Mast.com is an independent informational service, not a government agency. It monitors official government material and preserves an unavailable result when a source cannot be checked. For controlling instructions, review the Governor of Rhode Island governor press releases ↗.
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