05/25/2026
🇺🇸 Proper Flag Etiquette for Memorial Day 🇺🇸
Memorial Day, observed each year on the last Monday in May, honors the servicemembers who gave their lives in service to the United States.
On this day, the American flag is flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon, then raised briskly to full-staff for the remainder of the day. This unique tradition reflects both remembrance and resolve: mourning the fallen in the morning, and honoring their sacrifice by continuing forward in the afternoon.
When lowering to half-staff, remember to raise the flag to the top first, then lower it slowly to the halfway position. At noon, raise it back to full-staff.
