South Dakota flag status
Is the Flag at Half Staff in South Dakota Today?
South Dakota status today
Full Staff
No active federal or South Dakota half-staff order is in effect on the verified sources.
State source verified
State source last checked: Sep 20, 2026, 8:12 AM ET
Official source: Governor of South Dakota ↗
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- Reason
- No active state order
- Effective
- Not applicable
- Ends
- Not applicable
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About today's flag status in South Dakota
The South Dakota monitor has not detected an active state half-staff order from its official source. Presidential proclamations and federal orders generally apply nationwide, while the governor can issue a separate order for state property and other covered locations in South Dakota. Check the current national flag status alongside this state result.
Detected orders
Recent half-staff events in South Dakota
| Order and reason | Effective | End | Article / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Lars Hersethat State Capitol in Honor of Lars Herseth | Oct 4, 2026, 1:00 AM ET | until sunset on October 4, 2026 | Event article Official order ↗ |
| Flags at Half-Staff Statewide in Honor of Patriot DayStatewide in Honor of Patriot Day | Sep 11, 2026, 1:00 AM ET | until sunset on September 11, 2026 | Event article Official order ↗ |
| Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Chip Campbellat State Capitol in Honor of Chip Campbell | Sep 3, 2026, 1:00 AM ET | until sunset on September 3, 2026 | Event article Official order ↗ |
Authority
Who orders flags to half-staff in South Dakota?
The President directs flags at federal buildings and may issue a nationwide proclamation. The governor can order flags lowered at South Dakota 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 South Dakota
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. South Dakota orders
A presidential proclamation is national and governs federal facilities. A South Dakota 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 South Dakota 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 South Dakota press releases ↗.
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