Memorial Day 2026 Proclamation
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This proclamation marks Memorial Day 2026 as a national day of prayer for permanent peace and calls on Americans to honor military service members who died in defense of the United States. It asks the public to join in prayer at 11:00 a.m. local time, observe the National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m. local time, and directs government officials to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day.
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Key Changes
- Designates Memorial Day 2026 as a day of prayer for permanent peace
- Calls for a shared prayer period beginning at 11:00 a.m. local time
- Asks Americans to observe the National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 p.m. and requests flags at half-staff until noon
Obligations
What this law requires
Government officials must display the United States flag at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026.