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Flags Half Staff All Weekend for Memorial Day

  • Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro directed that both the U.S. And state flags be lowered to half-mast at all public buildings throughout the state on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, to honor fallen military personnel.
  • Shapiro issued the order following the U.S. Flag code, which mandates flags fly at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day as a symbol of mourning.
  • Flags will be lowered at sunrise and returned to full staff at noon, honoring the nation’s fallen service members and inviting all Pennsylvanians to participate.
  • Shapiro emphasized that Memorial Day is a moment to pay tribute to the courageous men and women who sacrificed everything to protect our freedoms, expressing deep appreciation on behalf of the entire state.
  • This observance visibly signifies mourning for fallen military personnel and encourages public remembrance, reinforcing Memorial Day’s role in honoring those who served.
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US, Commonwealth flags to fly at half-staff in Pa. in observance of Memorial Day 2025

Shapiro's office says all Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in this tribute.

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WNCT broke the news in on Friday, May 23, 2025.
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