Flag Day is Saturday, June 14.
Here’s what Hoosiers should know about Flag Day:
When is Flag Day 2025?
Flag Day is on June 14 every year.
What day is Flag Day this year?
Flag Day is on Saturday in 2025.
Flag Day meaning in US: History of the American flag
On this day 246 years ago, Congress created our national flag by commemorating Betsy Ross’ creation of the Stars & Stripes.
There have been a total of 27 variations in flag design over the years, as colonies grew into states, making up the 50 states represented on the flag today by the white stars.
Is Flag Day a federal holiday?
No. Flag Day is not considered a federal holiday.
Will USPS deliver mail on June 14, 2025?
Yes. Mail should be delivered like any other day since Flag Day is not a federal holiday.
Are banks open on Flag Day, June 14, 2025?
Yes. Similarly to the mail, banks will continue to operate normally since Flag Day is not a federal holiday.
What do the symbols of the national American flag mean in the US?
According to the National Flag Foundation, there is a star sewn into a blue background representing every state. The star represents justice, perseverance and vigilance. As for the colors, the red stripes are for valor and the white stripes are for purity and innocence.
How to display the American flag in the US
Here is how the American Flag should be displayed based on the U.S. Code:
Flag etiquette for Flag Day and beyond
The National Flag Foundation website has all the information you need from how to properly display a flag, general care, how to dispose of a flag and more. For more information visit nationalflagfoundation.org.
Chris Sims is a digital producer for the Journal Star. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: What is Flag Day? Why do we have Flag Day? What we know
Reporting by Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal / Louisville Courier Journal
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