Flag Code

THE FLAG CODE

Title 36, U.S.C., Chapter 10

As amended by

P. L. 344, 94th Congress

Approved July 7, 1976

174. Time an occasions for display; hoisting and lowering

  1. It is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open.  However, when a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed twenty-four hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness.
  2. The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously.
  3. The flag should not be displayed on days when the weather is inclement, except when an all weather flag is displayed.
  4. The flag should be displayed on all days, especially on,
    New Years Day, January 1
    Inauguration Day, January 20
    Lincoln’s Birthday, February 12
    Washington’s Birthday, third Monday in February
    Easter Sunday, (varies)
    Mother’s Day, second Sunday in May
    Armed Forces Day, third Sunday in May
    Memorial Day (half-staff until noon), the last Monday in May
    Flag Day, June 14
    Independence Day, July 4
    Labor Day, first Monday in September
    Constitution Day, September 17
    Columbus Day, second Monday in October
    Navy Day, October 27
    Veterans Day, November 11
    Thanksgiving Day, fourth Thursday in November
    Christmas Day, December 25
    And such other days as may be proclaimed by the President of the United States; the birthdays of States (dates of admission); and on State Holidays.
  5. The flag should be displayed daily on or near the main administration building of every public institution.
  6. The flag should be displayed in or near every polling place on election days.
  7. The flag should be displayed during school days in or near every schoolhouse.

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