National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, 2026

In simple terms

This proclamation designates May 2-3, 2026 as National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty, and directs that U.S. flags be flown at half-staff at all federal office buildings on May 3, 2026, per Public Law 107-51.

Federal Register Open PDF 91 FR 24323

Record & deadlines

Apr 30, 2026Signed
Signed by the President
May 5, 2026FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 91 FR 24323
Federal Register PDF
May 3, 2026
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend ends; flags at half-staff at all Federal office buildings
May 2, 2026
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend begins

Key directives

Proclaim May 2 through May 3, 2026 as National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
Fly U.S. flag at half-staff at all Federal office buildings on Sunday, May 3, 2026

What to expect

Immediate

proclamation issued

Near term (90d)

May 2-3, 2026: National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend observed
May 3, 2026: flags at half-staff at federal office buildings

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.