Why U.S. Flags Were Lowered
As a mark of respect for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.
When the U.S. 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 U.S. Half-Staff Order Applied
United States and federal facilities described in the order
- Facilities
- Federal
- 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
The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial honors the brave men and women of the fire service who gave their lives in the line of duty. Each year, the memorial observance serves as a national reminder of their sacrifice and of the debt owed to the families, departments, and communities they left behind. In 2026, the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend is scheduled for May 2–3. In connection with the annual memorial service, the President is expected to order U.S. flags flown at half-staff in accordance with longstanding federal practice tied to Public Law 107-51, as has been done in prior years. Once the official presidential proclamation is issued, it will be posted here.
The linked government page remains the authoritative version.
U.S. Half-Staff Order Questions
Is the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend order still active?
This record is marked ended. Its stored effective period begins May 3, 2026 and ends May 3, 2026. Check the current status page before changing a flag.
Does this U.S. 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.