DE State Order · Half-Staff

Flags at Half-Staff for September 11 Remembrance

September 11, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer of Delaware ordered all United States and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff on September 11, 2026, in remembrance of the lives lost on September 11, 2001. The observance honors the victims of the terrorist attacks and the first responders who served. This annual tradition observes Patriot Day and reflects Delaware's commitment to honoring those who were lost.

Flag protocol

Flags at all Delaware state buildings and facilities are to be flown at half-staff on September 11, 2026, from sunrise to sunset.

Source: news.delaware.gov

This state order follows a presidential proclamation: Flags at Half-Staff for Patriot Day.

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