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   Is Flag Day a state holiday?

   • Title 36 of the United States Code, Subtitle I, Part A, CHAPTER 1, § 110 is the official statute on Flag Day; however, it is at the president's discretion to officially proclaim the observance. On June 14, 1937, Pennsylvania became the first state to celebrate Flag Day as a state holiday, beginning in the town of Rennerdale.

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   Why is Flag Day celebrated?

   • Flag Day is observed across the U.S. as a day to commemorate the adoption of the U.S. flag. It is celebrated annually on the anniversary of the flag's adoption, which took place on June 14, 1777—but it is only officially celebrated as a holiday in two states.

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   Do businesses give employees a day off for Flag Day?

   • It is also unlikely that businesses will give their employees a day off for Flag Day. However, Flag Day is officially observed as a holiday in only one state—in 1937, Pennsylvania adopted Flag Day as a state holiday celebrated on June 14. Although not an official state holiday, New York recognizes Flag Day on the second Sunday in June.

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   When did flag day become a national holiday?

   • In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed that Flag Day was an official holiday, and it became a national holiday in 1949 when an Act of Congress declared the day "National Flag Day." Is Flag Day a Holiday? Although it is observed across the nation, Flag Day isn't a federal holiday.

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   What is New York Flag Day?

   • New York Consolidated Laws designate the second Sunday in June as Flag Day, a state holiday. Several people and organizations played instrumental roles in the establishment of a national Flag Day celebration. They are identified here in chronological order.

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   Is USPS open on Flag Day?

   • Although it is observed across the nation, Flag Day isn't a federal holiday. Therefore, the businesses and services that typically close on federal holidays, such as government services and the United States Postal Service ( USPS) will be open and running as usual.

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   Jun 14, 2021 · It is celebrated annually on the anniversary of the flag's adoption, which took place on June 14, 1777—but it is only officially celebrated as a holiday in two states.

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   Jun 14, 2024 · Yes, Flag Day is not a federal holiday and the United States Post Office will operate as normal. In fact, banks and schools will also remain open. Who designed the American flag? While many were...

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   Jun 14, 2021 · Is Flag Day a federal holiday? No. Flag Day is not considered to be a federal holiday, but Pennsylvania is the only state that recognizes it as a legal holiday.

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