Flags To Fly Half-Staff in Every State as Nation Marks 25 Years Since 9/11
Summary
On September 11, American flags will be flown at half-staff across the country to mark the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people. The day, known as Patriot Day, will include memorial ceremonies, moments of silence, and events to honor victims, survivors, first responders, and military personnel affected by the attacks.Key Facts
- The 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks is observed on September 11, 2026.
- Flags will fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Patriot Day according to flag protocols.
- A commemoration ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York.
- Seven moments of silence will be held, marking times of the attacks, tower collapses, and a new moment for those who died later from 9/11-related illnesses.
- Americans are encouraged to pause at 8:46 a.m. Eastern time, the moment the first plane hit the North Tower.
- Patriot Day was established by Congress in late 2001 to honor those affected by the September 11 attacks.
- Legal proceedings continue, including a scheduled 2028 trial for an alleged 9/11 mastermind at Guantánamo Bay.
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