We are back with our 2023 flag flying calendar. We often are asked “What days do I fly my flag at half staff?” Our list below shows all of the half-staff days along with holidays throughout the year. Just remember there are only five standard days to fly your flag at half-staff. However, there could be more throughout the year if the President or your Governor orders flags to half-staff.
If you would like to sign up for half-staff notifications from us, do it here. Here are the five half-staff days we already know flags will be down.
- Peace Officer Memorial Day – May 15, 2023 – Flags at Half-Staff All Day
- Memorial Day – May 29, 2023 – Flags at Half-Staff Until Noon
- Patriot Day (9/11) – September 11, 2023 – Flags at Half-Staff All Day
- National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day – October 8, 2023 – Flags at Half-Staff All Day
- Pearl Harbor Day – December 7, 2023 – Flags at Half-Staff All Day
When should I fly my flag at full-staff?
It is personal preference, however, we say to proudly fly your flag every day of the year other than the half staff dates listed above.
2022 Half-Staff Days & Holidays
January 1, 2023 : New Years Day
January 16, 2023 : Martin Luther King Day
February 12, 2023: Lincoln’s Birthday
February 20, 2023 : President’s Day
February 22, 2023 : Washington’s Birthday
March 15, 2023 : Merchant Marine Birthday
March 29, 2023 : Vietnam War Veterans Day
April 6, 2023 : Army Day
April 9, 2023 : Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
April 9, 2023 : Easter Sunday
April 18, 2023 : Patriots’ Day
May 4, 2023 : Firefighters Day
May 8, 2023 : V-Day
May 14, 2023 : Mothers Day
May 15, 2023 : Peace Officers Day – Fly flag at half-staff *
May 20, 2023 : Armed Forces Day
May 29, 2023 : Memorial Day – Fly flag at half-staff until noon*
June 14, 2023 : Flag Day
June 18, 2023 : Fathers Day
June 19, 2023 : Juneteenth
July 4, 2023 : Independence Day
July 27, 2023 : Korean War Veterans Day
August 1, 2023 : Air Force Day
August 4, 2023 : Coast Guard Day
August 7, 2023 : Purple Heart Day
September 2, 2023 : VJ Day
September 4, 2023 : Labor Day
September 11, 2023 : Patriot Day – Fly flag at half-staff *
September 16, 2023 : Constitution Day & POW/MIA Recognition Day
September 17, 2023 : Constitution Day
September 24, 2023 : Gold Star Mothers Day
October 8, 2023 : Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day – Fly Flag at half-staff *
October 9, 2023 : Columbus Day
October 27, 2023 : Navy Day
November 7, 2023 : Election Day
November 10, 2023 : Marine Corps Day
November 11, 2023 : Veterans Day
November 23, 2023 : Thanksgiving Day
December 7, 2023 : Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day – Fly flag at half-staff *
December 20, 2023 : Space Force Day
December 25, 2023 : Christmas Day
