(a) Display on buildings and
stationary flagstaffs in open; night display
It is the universal custom to
display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on
stationary flagstaffs in the open. However, when a patriotic
effect is desired, the flag may be displayed twenty-four hours a
day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness.
(b) Manner of hoisting
The flag should be hoisted briskly
and lowered ceremoniously.
(c) Inclement weather
The flag should not be displayed
on days when the weather is inclement, except when an all weather flag is
displayed.
(d) Particular days of display
The flag should be displayed on
all days, especially on New Year's Day, January 1; Inauguration
Day, January 20; Lincoln's Birthday, February 12; Washington's
Birthday, third Monday in February; Easter Sunday (variable);
Mother's Day, second Sunday in May; Armed Forces Day, third
Saturday in May; Memorial Day (half-staff until noon), the last
Monday in May; Flag Day, June 14; Independence Day, July 4;
Labor Day, first Monday in September; Constitution Day,
September 17; Columbus Day, second Monday in October; Navy Day,
October 27; Veterans Day, November 11; Thanksgiving Day, fourth
Thursday in November; Christmas Day, December 25; and such other
days as may be proclaimed by the President of the United States;
the birthdays of States (date of admission); and on State
holidays.
(e) Display on or near
administration building of public institutions
The flag should be displayed daily
on or near the main administration building of every public
institution.
(f) Display in or near polling
places
The flag should be displayed in or
near every polling place on election days.
(g) Display in or near
schoolhouses
The flag should be displayed
during school days in or near every schoolhouse.
