Why Washington Flags Were Lowered
National Firefighters Memorial Day.
When the Washington 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 Washington Half-Staff Order Applied
Facilities and locations specified in the official notice
- Facilities
- State
- U.S. flag
- Affected
- State flag
- Not stated
- Private display
- Advisory
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
Flag Lowering - May 4, 2026 (National Firefighters Memorial Day) I hereby direct that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Monday, May 4, 2026 , in honor of the National Firefighters Memorial Day. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Monday, May 4, 2026. Please notify all of your field offices and facilities around the state. Other government entities, individuals, and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.
The linked government page remains the authoritative version.
Washington Half-Staff Order Questions
Is the National Firefighters Memorial Day order still active?
This record is marked ended. Its stored effective period begins May 4, 2026 and ends May 4, 2026. Check the current status page before changing a flag.
Does this Washington 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.