Happy Flag Day, America! And happy birthday to the U.S. Army!
Does that mean June 14 is a federal holiday?
Here’s what you need to know about Flag Day:
When is Flag Day 2025?
Flag Day is on June 14 every year. In 2025, Flag Day is on Saturday.
Does U.S. Army birthday land on Flag Day 2025? Is Army’s 250th birthday today?
The United States Army is celebrating ‘s 250th birthday is Saturday, June 14, 2025 − which is the same day as Flag Day.
What is the meaning of Flag Day?
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 the 50 states that are represented on the flag today by the white stars.
Is Flag Day 2025 a federal holiday?
No. Flag Day is not considered a federal holiday.
Is mail delivered on Flag Day, June 14, 2025?
Yes. Mail should be delivered like any other day since Flag Day is not a federal holiday.
Are banks closed on Flag Day, June 14, 2025?
No. Similarly to the mail, banks will continue to operate normally since Flag Day is not a federal holiday.
Are schools open on Flag Day?
Most schools are not open on Saturday, but schools that are in session do not close due to Flag Day.
What do the symbols of the national American flag mean?
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
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.
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