MT State Order · Half-Staff

Flags at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton

August 25, 2026 – September 1, 2026

President Donald Trump ordered all flags flown at half-staff to honor country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who died at age 80 on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Dolly Parton was an iconic American singer, songwriter, and philanthropist whose contributions to music and charitable work left a lasting impact on the nation. The flags will be flown at half-staff for one week beginning at 6:00 p.m. on August 25, 2026.

Flag protocol

Hoist the flag to the peak for an instant, lower it to half-staff position, then raise it to peak again before lowering for the day.

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This state order follows a presidential proclamation: Flags at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton.

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