US Flags Ordered To Fly at Half-Staff in Every State This Weekend
Summary
President Donald Trump has ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff on Sunday, May 3, 2026, to honor firefighters who died while on duty. This observance is part of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, held annually to recognize the bravery and sacrifice of firefighters.Key Facts
- The flags will be lowered at all federal buildings across the country on May 3, 2026.
- National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend runs from May 2 to May 3, 2026.
- The memorial service takes place in Emmitsburg, Maryland, at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
- The order is made under Public Law 107-51, signed in 2001, which requires flags at federal buildings to be lowered annually for this memorial.
- Around 100 firefighters die each year in the line of duty in the U.S.
- The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation organizes the weekend events and supports firefighters' families.
- Communities are encouraged to lower flags at homes, businesses, and fire departments and to participate in nationwide observances like "Sound the Sirens" and "Bells Across America."
- The presidential proclamation applies to the White House, the U.S. Capitol, and federal buildings in every state.
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