American flag widely recognized a symbol of strength and unity for all American’s and prominent icon throughout our country’s history. It can be easily spotted post offices, town halls, frequently displayed not only on public buildings but on private residences. It can be even being spotted on the City streets, Highways, waving from car roofs and motorcycle fenders.
National holidays, like Memorial Day and the 4th of July, are definite days to fly the American flag. There are some other important events when the flag should be flown.
There we are going to mention 21 important days for flying the American Flag.
- New Year's Day, January 1
- Inauguration Day, January 20
- Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, third Monday in January
- Lincoln's Birthday, February 12
- Washington's Birthday, third Monday in February
- Easter Sunday (variable)
- Mother's Day, second Sunday in May
- Armed Forces Day, third Saturday 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
- Other days as may be proclaimed by the President of the United States
- The birthdays of States (date of admission)
- State holidays