HI State Order · Half-Staff
Flags at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton
August 25, 2026 – September 1, 2026
Governor of Hawaii Josh Green ordered flags at half-staff from August 25-September 1, 2026 to honor legendary country music icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who died peacefully in Nashville on August 25, 2026 at age 80. Parton maintained a deep connection with Hawaii for over four decades through performances, residence, and charitable work, including disaster relief following the 2023 Maui wildfires. Her philanthropic legacy extends worldwide through the Imagination Library, which has donated millions of books to children globally.
Flag protocol
Flags shall be flown at half-staff throughout the State of Hawaii from August 25 through September 1, 2026, in honor of Dolly Parton.
Source: governor.hawaii.gov
This state order follows a presidential proclamation: Flags at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton.