When is Flag Day 2026?
Flag Day 2026 is Sunday, June 14, 2026 — the 249th anniversary of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777.
Flag Day 2026: Sunday, June 14
Flag Day 2026 falls on Sunday, June 14, 2026 — the 249th anniversary of the day in 1777 when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the United States. It shares the date with the U.S. Army’s birthday, and 2026 marks the flag’s last anniversary before its 250th in 2027.
Flag Day 2026: Sunday, June 14: what to know
- Flag Day 2026 is Sunday, June 14, 2026.
- 2026 date: Sunday, June 14.
- Type: Patriotic observance (not a federal holiday).
- Commemorates: Flag Resolution of June 14, 1777.
- Anniversary: 249th anniversary of the Stars and Stripes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Flag Day a federal holiday?
No. Flag Day is a national observance established by a 1916 presidential proclamation and a 1949 act of Congress, but it is not a federal holiday. Pennsylvania is the only state that observes it as a state holiday.
What are the basic rules for displaying the flag?
The U.S. Flag Code says the flag is customarily displayed from sunrise to sunset, should be illuminated if flown at night, should never touch the ground, and should be flown with the union (stars) at the peak. Worn flags should be retired in a dignified way, often at ceremonies held by veterans’ organizations.
Why do Flag Day and the Army Birthday share June 14?
The Continental Congress created the Continental Army on June 14, 1775, and adopted the Stars and Stripes exactly two years later on June 14, 1777. The shared date is a coincidence of congressional history.