The U.S. Flag should be displayed every day from sunrise to sunset unless Old Glory is part of a lighted display. A lighted flag can be flown 24 hours a day.
However, there are over 25 days that are especially important for flying Old Glory.Here's our list of most important flag flying holidays.
- New Year’s Day: January 1
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: January 19
- Lincoln’s Birthday: February 12
- President’s Day: February 16
- Easter Sunday: April 5
- Mother’s Day: May 10
- Peace Officers Memorial Day: May 15
- Armed Forces Day: May 16
- Memorial Day: May 25
- Flag Day: June 14
- Father’s Day: June 21
- Independence Day: July 4
- Korean War Veterans Day: July 27
- Labor Day: September 7
- Patriot Day: September 11
- Constitution Day: September 17
- Gold Star Mother’s Day: September 27
- Fire Fighters Memorial Day: October 4
- Columbus Day: October 12
- Navy Day: October 27
- Veterans Day: November 11
- Thanksgiving Day: November 26
- Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: December 7
- Christmas Day: December 25
- State Birthdays and Holidays
- All Election Days
Help keep the tradition alive in your town and fly Old Glory with pride throughout 2015!
Apart from being a manufacturer of custom flags and banners in New England, Accent Banner also carries a large selection of retail flags. Naturally we carry a large selection of US Flags, however we also carry a wide range of state flags, country flags, and all numerous international flags on our online store.
Subscribe to our blog for interesting facts and information on flags and banners. To participate in fun quizzes and puzzles related to flags join us on social media, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. We also regularly post some fun facts on flags used throughout history! To all flag fanatics out there! Join our fun flag community!
Also learn about the people behind Accent Banner, its wonderful products, skilled artisans and team.
Want to design your own flag and need custom quote or help with your design? Reach out to us or request a quote for more information!
Want to learn more about Athletic Banners download our free Athletic Banner Guide.
Whether you're an Athletics Director, College or High School Coach, or the person in charge of your school's athletics banners then this guide is for you!
Learn about:
- Different styles of athletics banners
- Design tips to make your banner unique and impactful
- A Gallery of work we've done & More!
What is applique?
Appliqué banners are Accent Banner's signature product. These beautiful, colorful, and unique fabric-on-fabric stitched creations are designed and hand-crafted on-site, with benefit of the finest workmanship in the industry. Each item is individually assembled and stitched by our expert sewing team. This attention to detail results in a quality product that is easily distinguished from its mass-produced competition, and in turn distinguishes your company or organization.
Want to learn more about Applique? Visit our What is applique webpage for more information!
Want to learn more about Gonfalons? Download our free Gonfalon Guide!
Are you looking for a way to provide a touch of class to ceremonies, graduations or other important events? Don't know where to start?
Our free Gonfalon guide will give you an introduction to types, methods and design tips for your graduation/commencement gonfalon banners. We have also added a bonus of gallery-style guide consisting of some real-life gonfalons for you to refer!
This guide will help you decide on:
- Size and shapes
- Finishing options
- Accessories & hardware
