Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, 2026

In simple terms

This proclamation designates Sunday, September 27, 2026 as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, honoring families of fallen service members. It references the Military Spouse Commission and encourages flag displays and ceremonies, but contains no substantive policy directives or binding mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 91 FR 62295

Record & deadlines

Sep 25, 2026Signed
Signed by the President
Sep 30, 2026FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 91 FR 62295
Federal Register PDF
Sep 27, 20269d ago
Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day observance

Key directives

Proclaim Sunday, September 27, 2026 as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day
Call upon Government officials to display the flag of the United States over Government buildings
Encourage American people to display the flag and hold appropriate ceremonies

Who is ordered

Government officials

What to expect

Immediate

Proclamation issued September 25, 2026

Near term (90d)

Observance on September 27, 2026

Long term

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Risks & tensions

Mention of 'Department of War's Gold Star Advisory Council' appears anachronistic; the Department of War was renamed Department of the Army in 1947—text may contain error or refer to historical entity