The Office of the Governor of the State of Pennsylvania

09/12/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/12/2025 12:35

Gov Shapiro Orders U.S., Commonwealth Flags Half-Staff Patriot Day 9/11 | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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 Thursday, September 11, 2025, 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.

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