Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2020

In simple terms

This proclamation designates June 14, 2020 as Flag Day and the week starting June 14, 2020 as National Flag Week. It directs federal officials to display the flag on all federal government buildings during that week and urges all Americans to display the flag and observe related patriotic activities from Flag Day through Independence Day.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 36467

Record & deadlines

Jun 12, 2020Signed
Signed by the President
Jun 17, 2020FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 85 FR 36467
Federal Register PDF
Jun 14, 2020
Flag Day designation takes effect
Jun 14, 2020
National Flag Week begins; federal flag display required

Key directives

Display the flag on all Federal Government buildings during National Flag Week (week starting June 14, 2020)
Urge all Americans to observe Flag Day and National Flag Week by displaying the flag
Encourage observation with pride and ceremony from Flag Day through Independence Day

Who is ordered

appropriate officials · federal_government

What to expect

Immediate

Flag Day designation (June 14, 2020)
National Flag Week designation (week starting June 14, 2020)

Near term (90d)

Federal flag display during National Flag Week
Public observance through Independence Day (July 4, 2020)

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.