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

Date: 10 Sep 2026
Released by: Office of Governor Josh Shapiro

## Original release

- Governor Follow on Facebook - Governor Follow on TwitterX - Governor Follow on Instagram 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. Media Contacts Governor's Press Office

## Key details

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