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What size flag should I purchase for use at my home of business? Generally a 3' x 5' (see #5 or 6 South Dakota or #13 United States) flag is ideal for display outside of your home. Some prefer a slightly smaller flag such as a 2' x 3' (see #3 South Dakota and #12 United States) These numbers are best flags for outdoor use. You can locate the flags that are available by clicking on the of the links above. Or click here to start your search .. FLAGS The appropriate size flag for display outdoors is determined by the type of flagpole, the length of the flagpole, and the number of flags being flown simultaneously on that pole. When flying multiple flags on the same flagpole the lower flag(s) should generally be one size smaller than the main flag. * |
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What
days should I fly my American Flag? The following is a list of traditional flag flying days: |
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| 15' | 3' x 5 | Holiday | Observed |
| 25' | 3' x5' | New Year's Day | January 1st |
| 20' | 4' x 6' | Inauguration Day | January 20th |
| 30' | 5' x 8' | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 3rd Monday In January |
| 35' | 5' x 8' | Lincoln's Birthday | February 12th |
| 40' | 6' x 10' | Washington's Birthday | February 22nd |
| 45' | 6' x 10' | Presidents Day | 3rd Monday in February |
| 50' | 8' x 12' | Mothers Day | 2nd Sunday in May |
| 60' | 10' x 15' | Peace Officers Day | May 15th |
| 65' | 10' x 15' | Armed Forces Day | 3rd Saturday in May |
| 70' | 12' x 18' | Memorial Day | Last Monday in May |
| 80' | 12' x 18' | Flag Day | June 14th |
| 90' | 15' x 25' | Father's Day | 3rd Sunday in June |
| 100' | 15' x 25' | Independence Day | July 4th |
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* Warning: Flags of different sizes are designed to be flown from different poles. Suggested flag sizes at this site do not represent a warranty that the flag size shown may be safely flown in all wind speeds and or locations. Personal injury, flagpole damage or property damage can occur when flying oversized flag(s) or flying flag(s) in higher winds than recommended by your flag pole manufacturer. |
Korean War Veterans Day | July 27th | |
| Labor Day | 1st Monday in September | ||
| Patriots Day | September 11th | ||
| Constitution/Air Force Day | September 17th | ||
| Columbus/Native American Day | October 17th | ||
| Navy Day | October 27th | ||
| Election Day | 1st Tuesday in November | ||
| Marine Corps Day | November 10th | ||
| Veteran's Day | November 11th | ||
| Thanksgiving Day | 4th Thursday in November | ||
| Pearl Harbor Day | December 7th | ||
| Weather permitting; display your American flag every day! US flags should always be flow on national and state holidays and other days as proclaimed by the President of the United States. | |||