Holidays to Display Flag – Aug-Sept-Oct 2018 Fall Quarter
- Labor Day – September 3
- Patriots Day, National Day of Service and Remembrance – Until Sunset September 11
- United States Constitution Approved – September 17, 1787
- POW/MIA Recognition Day – September 21
- Columbus Day (observed) – October 8
- Navy Day – October 27
And such other days as may be proclaimed by the President of the United States
Non Flag Display Days (for information only)
- Air Force Day – August 1
- United States Coast Guard Established – August 4, 1790
- Purple Heart Medal Established – August 7, 1782
- Vietnam War Began – August 7, 1964
- Japan Surrendered: Ending WWII – August 14, 1945
- National Navajo Code Talkers Day – August 14
- National Airborne Day – August 16
- National Aviation Day – August 19
- V-J Day: Japan Signed Formal Surrender – September 2, 1945
- United States Sea Cadet Corps Incorporated – September 10, 2018
- “Star Spangled Banner Written by Francis Scott Key – September 14, 1814
- Ladies Auxiliary in VFW Organized – September 14, 1914
- United States Air Force Established – September 18, 1947
- VFW Established: VFW Day – September 29, 2018
- Gold Star Mothers Day – September 30
- Afghanistan War Began – October 7, 2001
- United States Navy Established – October 13, 1775
- Grenada Campaign Began – October 23, 1983
- United Nations Day – October 31
Flag Care
Weather
American flag should not be displayed on days when the weather is bad, except when an all-weather is used.
For the best results, do not expose your American flag to rain, snow or exceptionally high winds; these forces of nature can shorten a flag’s life considerably. Should the flag become wet, it should be carefully spread out and allowed to dry completely. Never fold or roll-up a wet or damp flag.
Proper Respect
The American flag should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored in such a manner as to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged. It should never be used as a covering for a ceiling.
