NJ State Order · Half-Staff

Flags at Half-Staff for the Victims of September 11, 2001

September 11, 2026

Governor Mikie Sherrill ordered U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Friday, September 11, 2026, in recognition and mourning of the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. This observance honors approximately 750 New Jerseyans and thousands of others who were killed in the attacks, as well as the first responders and recovery workers who have suffered health complications or died from their service. The order was issued on September 10, 2026, on the 25th anniversary of the attacks.

Flag protocol

Flags shall fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Source: www.nj.gov

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

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