The Holidays When a US Flag Should Be Flown

Flying a US flag is one of the easiest ways for United States citizens to show respect for their country. The flag, which has undergone many changes in the last two centuries, is the ultimate representation of patriotism in America. The flag is one of the most widely recognized symbols in the United States and is often at the center of many ceremonies, from the Pledge of Allegiance of the United States in a classroom to the United States Presidential Inauguration.

While households may fly flags every day there are days when it is especially important to fly their flag proudly, whether it is at full or half-mast: national holidays. Holidays are often associated with spending time with loved ones, but the holidays are also an important time to properly fly a flag, even if you do not do it on a daily basis.

The American flag should be flown at full staff on the following holidays: New Years Day; Martin Luther King Day; the Inauguration Day of a newly elected president; President Lincolns birthday, President's Day; Armed Forces Day; Memorial Day after noon; Flag Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Constitution Day; Columbus Day; Navy Day; Veterans Day; and finally Thanksgiving.