Why Nebraska Flags Were Lowered
As a mark of respect for Memorial Day.
When the Nebraska Half-Staff Order Began and Ended
Use the exact end boundary above. A flag may return to full-staff at sunset, noon, a stated clock time, or another named event. If the end is not confirmed, open the source before acting.
Where the Nebraska Half-Staff Order Applied
Facilities and locations specified in the official notice
- Facilities
- State
- U.S. flag
- Affected
- State flag
- Not stated
- Private display
- Not stated
What This Half-Staff Order Means for Flag Owners
Follow the Locations Named in This Order
An order can cover federal property, all state facilities, one building, or another named place. Do not expand a limited order beyond the stored scope.
Return Flags to Full-Staff at the Stated Time
Use the end date and boundary above. Before raising the flag, confirm that a newer federal or state half-staff order has not taken effect.
Check for a Newer Half-Staff Order
This detail page preserves one directive. It does not make an old order current, so use today’s status page for the latest operational answer.
Official Source and Evidence for This Half-Staff Order
<span>Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Observance of Memorial Day</span> <div class="field field--name-published-at field--type-published-at field--label-hidden field--item"><time datetime="2026-05-24T21:14:32-05:00" title="Sunday, May 24, 2026 - 21:14">May 24, 2026</time> </div> <span><span>jim</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-05-24T21:12:03-05:00" title="Sunday, May 24, 2026 - 21:12">Sun, 05/24/2026 - 21:12</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><strong>CONTACT:</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;">Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495</span></span></p> <p><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><strong> </strong></span></span></p> <p class="text-align-center"><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><strong>Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Observance of Memorial Day</strong></span></span></p> <p class="text-align-center"> </p> <p><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><strong>LINOLN, NE</strong> – Governor Jim Pillen has ordered that all U.S. and Nebraska flags be flown at half-staff tomorrow, Monday, May 25, in recognition of Memorial Day. Nebraskans are encouraged to join in a moment of prayer at 11 a.m., and to participate in the National Moment of Remembrance by observing a minute of silence at 3:00 p.m.</span></span></p> <p><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;">This week, Gov. Pillen issued a issued a special proclamation for Memorial Day that reads in part: “In this year of the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation with the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776, we remember all those who died while in the service to their state and nation from that day forward, and in particular those who have given their last full measure upon battlefields in defense of our country.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;">Flags are to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to noon. </span></span></p> <p><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;">A copy of the Governor’s proclamation is below.</span></span></p> <p><img class="image-insert__auto" src="https://governor.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/img/press/2026MemorialDayFlagsProc.png" data-entity-uuid="insert-auto-fbb5447a-f2c4-4e85-8dc1-4e640612a0ef" data-entity-type="file" alt="Governor Jim Pillen's Proclamation to Fly Flags at Half-Staff in Observance of Memorial Day" width="867" height="1460"></p> </div>
The linked government page remains the authoritative version.
Nebraska Half-Staff Order Questions
Is the Memorial Day observance order still active?
This record is marked ended. Its stored effective period begins May 25, 2026 and ends May 25, 2026. Check the current status page before changing a flag.
Does this Nebraska half-staff order apply to homes and businesses?
Only if the notice says so. Government orders usually direct named public facilities and may separately invite private citizens, businesses, and organizations to participate. Check “Private display” in the scope above and read the source when it is not stated.
Which flags and locations did this order cover?
Use the scope cards above. They separate the facility type, geographic area, U.S. flag, state flag, and private-display guidance retained from the notice.
Where can I verify this half-staff order?
Use the official-source link on this page. The government notice remains authoritative if it differs from this normalized record.