Is the American flag flown at half-staff on Veterans Day in Virginia?

WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 15: The U.S. Capitol building is seen past American flags at the base of the Washington Monument on President’s Day, February 15, 2021 in Washington, DC. President’s Day was first observed in 1796 in recognition of George Washingtons birthday, the first President of the United States, which is February 22nd but it was eventually proposed to honor both Washington and President Abraham Lincoln, who was born on February 12th, into one federally recognized holiday on the first Monday in February in 1971. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

by: Kassidy Hammond

Posted: Nov 10, 2022 / 11:50 AM EST

Updated: Nov 10, 2022 / 11:50 AM EST

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Each year on Nov. 11, Americans nationwide honor military heroes and their service to our country on Veterans Day. On this national holiday, you may be wondering how to fly your flag to properly honor the day.

Thankfully, an amendment that was adopted into United States law in 1942 provides the exact rules for using and displaying our very own Star-Spangled Banner nationwide.

According to United States Code, unlike on Memorial Day, “when the flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon only,” on Veterans Day the American flag should be flown at full staff all day.

When is the flag flown at half-staff?

May 15: Peace Officers Memorial Day
Memorial Day (until noon only)
By order of the President
For the death of prominent U.S. government figures (President, Vice President, Chief Justice, etc.) or others
July 27: Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
September 11: Patriot Day
December 7: Pearl Harbor Day
Following national tragedy

More flag etiquette can be found in this article.