Local governments and organizations are expected to observe these directives in public buildings during the stated periods.

Throughout late December 2025 and early January 2026, officials in four states have ordered flags to be flown at half-staff to honor notable public servants and mourn recent tragedies. Flying flags at ...

Flags across New Jersey are flying half-staff and will remain through part of the weekend. Here's why and when they'll lower.

HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Connecticut’s governor directed U.S. and state flags to half staff to mark 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Gov. Ned Lamont said the flags will be lowered ...

Flags are flown at half-staff on December 7 for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. The term half-staff is used for flags on land, while half-mast refers to flags on ships. Flags in Arizona and ...

Patriot Day is observed every year on Sept. 11 to honor the memories of the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001. The Florida flag and U.S. flag should be flown at half-staff on Thursday, Sept. 11. Americans ...