In today's world, Flag Day is a topic that has captured the attention of millions of people around the world. Since its emergence, Flag Day has captivated experts and fans alike, generating intense debate and a wide range of opinions. Over time, Flag Day has evolved and adapted to the needs of modern society, becoming a relevant topic of interest to all ages. This article explores the various facets of Flag Day, from its origin to its impact today, providing a complete and detailed overview of this exciting topic.
A flag day is a flag-related holiday, a day designated for flying a certain flag (such as a national flag) or a day set aside to celebrate a historical event such as a nation's adoption of its flag.
Flag days are usually codified in national statutes passed by legislative bodies or parliaments; however, in some countries a decree or proclamation by the head of state or chief executive can also order a flag day. The statute, or the proclamation or decree, may specify locations where flags are to be flown and how (for example, at full- or half-staff); alternatively, custom may prevail.[citation needed] The flag day is naturally a flag flying day.
Nations that are not broadly recognized sovereign states are shown in pink. Defunct states are highlighted in light grey.
State | Subdivision | Date | Notes |
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Abkhazia | July 23 | Republic Flag Day | |
Afghanistan, Islamic Republic of | Asad 7 | National Flag’s Day. Asad corresponds to July – August. | |
Albania | November 28 | Albanian Independence Day (Flag Day) | |
Argentina | June 20 | National Flag Day. Anniversary of the death of Manuel Belgrano, who created the current flag | |
Armenia | June 15 | Commemorates the day the law on the flag was passed, on June 15, 2006 | |
Australia | September 3 | Commemorates the day the flag was first flown, on September 3, 1901 | |
Azerbaijan | November 9 | State Flag Day | |
Belarus | Second Sunday of May | Day of the National Emblem and the National Flag (May 12, 2024. For the next year, the date will be on April 11, 2025) | |
Bolivia | August 17 | Commemorates the creation of the Bolivian flag by law on August 17, 1825 | |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | |||
Brazil | November 19 | ||
Canada | February 15 | National Flag of Canada Day | |
Canada | Ontario | May 21 | |
Quebec | January 21 | ||
Saskatchewan | September 22 | ||
Franco-Ontarian | September 25 | Commemorates the first flag-raising at the University of Sudbury on September 25, 1975 | |
Colombia | August 7 | Commemorates the Battle of Boyacá on August 7, 1819 and the creation of the Colombian flag on August 7, 1834 | |
Denmark | September 5 | Commemorates Danish veterans | |
Denmark | Faroe Islands | April 25 | Commemorates the recognition of the flag by the British government on April 25, 1940 |
Ecuador | September 26 | Commemorates the adoption of the Ecuadorian flag on September 26, 1860 | |
Estonia | June 4 | ||
Ethiopia | First Monday of Tikimt | Ethiopian month of Tikmit corresponds to October 11 – November 9 | |
Finland | Midsummer's Day | ||
Finland | Åland | Last Sunday of April | April 28, 2024. For the next year, the date will be on April 27, 2025 |
Georgia | January 14 | Georgian State Flag Day | |
Greece | October 27 | Day before Ohi Day | |
Haiti | May 18 | Haitian Flag Day | |
Honduras | September 1 | June 14 before 1995 | |
Hungary | March 16 | Commemorates the establishment of the Hungarian Home Guard on 16 March 1848 | |
India | July 22 | National Flag Adoption Day | |
December 7 | Armed Forces Flag Day | ||
India | Jammu and Kashmir (state) | June 7 | State Flag Day |
Italy | January 7 | Tricolour Day | |
Iraq | Kurdistan | December 17 | |
Jordan | April 16 | Commemorates the first flag-raising on April 16, 1928 | |
Kyrgyzstan | March 3 | National Flag Day of the Kyrgyz Republic | |
Liberia | August 24 | ||
Lithuania | January 1 | ||
Mexico | February 24 | Flag Day in Mexico | |
Moldova | April 27 | ||
Mongolia | July 10 | Mongolian State Flag Day | |
The Netherlands | Aruba | March 18 | National Anthem and Flag Day |
Bonaire | September 6 | ||
Curaçao | July 2 | ||
Sint Maarten | June 13 | Commemorates the adoption of the flag on June 13, 1985 | |
New Zealand | Tokelau | October 22 | |
North Macedonia | May 15 | Unofficial | |
Palestine | September 30 | Commemorates the first time the flag was flown outside the Headquarters of the United Nations on September 30, 2015 | |
Panama | November 4 | ||
Paraguay | August 14 | ||
Peru | June 7 | Commemorates the Battle of Arica | |
Philippines | May 28 | Commemorates its first usage after the Battle of Alapan. Since 1994, the celebratory period is May 28 to June 12 | |
Poland | May 2 | Polish National Flag Day | |
Portugal | December 1 | Flag Fest. In the same day of the celebration of the Restoration of the Independence of Portugal on the December, 1, 1640 | |
Romania | June 26 | ||
Russia | August 22 | ||
Russia | Donetsk People's Republic | October 25 | |
Saudi Arabia | March 11 | ||
Serbia | September 15 | Day of Serb Unity, Freedom and the National Flag, celebrated with Republika Srpska | |
Slovenia | April 7 | ||
Somalia | October 12 | Commemorates the adoption of the flag on October 12, 1954 | |
Spain | Andalusia | December 4 | |
Sweden | June 6 | Also celebrated as the National Day of Sweden since 1983 | |
Tajikistan | November 24 | Celebrated since 2009 | |
Thailand | September 28 | Celebrated since 2017 | |
Turkmenistan | May 18 | State Flag and Constitution Day. Flag Day was originally separate from Constitution Day and celebrated on February 19, until the two holidays were combined in 2017 | |
Ukraine | August 23 | Day of the National Flag | |
Ukraine | Crimean Tatar | June 26 | |
United Arab Emirates | November 3 | Flag Day (United Arab Emirates) | |
United States | June 14 | Flag Day (United States) | |
United States | Alaska | July 9 | |
American Samoa | April 17 | Commemorates the date American Samoa first flew the US flag | |
Hawaii | July 31 | Celebrated since 1990 | |
Iowa | March 29 | ||
Maryland | March 9 | ||
Oklahoma | November 16 | ||
Tennessee | April 17 | Commemorates the day of adoption on April 17, 1905 | |
Utah | March 9 | ||
U.S. Virgin Islands | May 17 | Commemorates the adoption of the flag on May 17, 1921 | |
Uzbekistan | November 18 | Commemorates the approval of the flag on November 18, 1991 | |
Venezuela | August 3 | Commemorates the first hoisting of the flag on August 3, 1806 |