Flag Flying Holidays
While we encourage you to proudly fly your American flag every day, the following dates are especially important:
- January 1st - New Year’s Day
- 3rd Monday in January - Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday
- January 20th - Inauguration Day
- February 12th - Lincoln’s Birthday
- 3rd Monday in February - Presidents' Day
- February 22nd - Washington’s Birthday
- Easter Sunday
- 3rd Saturday in May - Armed Forces Day
- Last Monday in May - Memorial Day Observed
- May 30th - Memorial Day Traditional
- June 14th - Flag Day
- July 4th - Independence Day
- August 4th - Coast Guard Day
- 1st Monday in September - Labor Day
- September 11th - Patriot Day
- September 17th - Constitution Day
- 2nd Monday in October - Columbus Day
- November 11th - Veterans Day
- 4th Thursday in November - Thanksgiving Day
- December 7th - Pearl Harbor Day
- December 25th - Christmas Day
Other Recommended Flag Flying Days:
- May 8th - V-E Day
- 2nd Sunday in May - Mother’s Day
- 3rd Sunday in June - Father’s Day
- August 7th - Purple Heart Day
- August 14th - V-J Day
- August 19th - National Aviation Day
- October 27th - Navy Day
- 1st Tuesday after 1st Monday in November - Election Day
- November 10th - Marine Corps. Birthday
Government Flag Site
- For a full list of regulations and flag flying holidays, see the United States Code, Title 4, Chapter 1 – The Flag.