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Annual half-staff days

These dates repeat every year. Additional days are ordered by presidential proclamation.

ObservanceDateHow long
National Fallen Firefighters MemorialSunday of memorial weekend, early MaySunrise to sunset
Peace Officers Memorial DayMay 15Sunrise to sunset
Memorial DayLast Monday in MaySunrise until noon
Korean War Veterans Armistice DayJuly 27Sunrise to sunset
Patriot DaySeptember 11Sunrise to sunset
Pearl Harbor Remembrance DayDecember 7Sunrise to sunset