Summary
Veterans Day is a U.S. holiday on November 11, honoring those who served in the military. The American flag is generally flown at full staff on this day because it is a celebration of service. The U.S. Flag Code gives guidelines on flag displays, but does not specify rules for Veterans Day.
Key Facts
- Veterans Day is celebrated every year on November 11.
- This day honors U.S. military veterans.
- The American flag is usually flown at full staff on Veterans Day.
- The U.S. Flag Code was established in 1942.
- The president or a state governor can order the flag to be flown at half-staff.
- On Memorial Day, the flag is flown at half-staff until noon, then at full staff.
- If the flag is displayed 24 hours a day, it must be illuminated at night.
