Gov Shapiro Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Observance of Patriot Day

10 Sep 2026

Released by Office of Governor Josh Shapiro

Original release

Harrisburg, PA – Today, in accordance with the United States flag code and the President’s Proclamation, Governor Josh Shapiro ordered United States and Commonwealth flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to fly at half staff on Friday, September 11, 2026, in observance of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

Congress has designated September 11 of each year as Patriot Day and has requested the observance of September 11 as an annually recognized National Day of Service and Remembrance.

All Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in this tribute. 

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Key details

Issued by
Office of Governor Josh Shapiro
Published
10 Sep 2026
Publisher country
United States
Subject country/region
Pennsylvania (United States)

Source: https://www.pa.gov/governor/newsroom/2026-press-releases/gov-shapiro-orders-flags-to-half-staff-in-observance-of-patriot-

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