Flags to Be Lowered Statewide in Washington on Memorial Day

Flags to Be Lowered Statewide in Washington on Memorial Day

OLYMPIA, WA — Governor Bob Ferguson has ordered all Washington state and United States flags at state agency facilities to be flown at half-staff on Monday, May 26, 2025, in honor of Memorial Day. The flag lowering pays tribute to military service members who lost their lives in the line of duty. While the official lowering occurs Monday, state agencies may begin displaying flags at half-staff after business hours on Friday, May 23. Flags should…

Flag Directive – May 26, 2025 (Memorial Day) – The Suburban Times

I hereby direct that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Monday, May 26, 2025, in recognition of Memorial Day. This fed-eral holiday is in remembrance of those who lost their lives while serving in the country’s armed forces. I have no objection to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, May 23, 2025. Flags should remain at half-staff until noon on Monday, Ma…

Flag Directive - May 26, 2025 Memorial Day

Gov. Bob Ferguson:I hereby direct that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Monday, May 26, 2025, in recognition of Memorial Day. This federal holiday is in remembrance of those who lost their lives while serving in the country’s armed forces.I have no objection to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, May 23, 2025. Flags should remain at half-staff until no…