Loyalty Day, 2024

In simple terms

President Biden issued a ceremonial proclamation designating May 1, 2024, as Loyalty Day, calling on Americans to observe the day, display the American flag, and pledge allegiance. The proclamation contains no substantive policy directives, regulatory changes, or agency mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 36669

Record & deadlines

Apr 30, 2024Signed
Signed by the President
May 3, 2024FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 89 FR 36669
Federal Register PDF
May 1, 2024
Loyalty Day observance

Key directives

Proclaim May 1, 2024 as Loyalty Day
Call upon people to join national observance
Display the American Flag
Pledge allegiance to the Republic

What to expect

Immediate

May 1, 2024 designated as Loyalty Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

Political framing in text references 'forces that want to pull America back' and stresses election integrity, rule of law, and rejecting political violence—rhetorical positioning that may read as partisan in polarized context, though no binding policy follows