Patriot Day, 2017

In simple terms

This proclamation designates September 11, 2017 as Patriot Day to commemorate the 16th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It calls for flags at half-staff, community service, remembrance ceremonies, and a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. EDT.

Federal Register Open PDF 82 FR 43295

Record & deadlines

Sep 8, 2017Signed
Signed by the President
Sep 14, 2017FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 82 FR 43295
Federal Register PDF
Sep 11, 2017
Patriot Day observance - flags at half-staff, moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. EDT

Key directives

Display US flag at half-staff on Patriot Day
Observe moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. EDT on September 11, 2017
Participate in community service
Observe with appropriate ceremonies and activities including remembrance services

Who is ordered

Federal agencies

What to expect

Immediate

flag display at half-staff directive takes effect for September 11, 2017

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.