Flag Day

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There are two recognized definitions of the term "Flag Day". The first definition is used to designate a day to fly a certain flag, usually that of a country; the second definition is used to designate a day set aside to honor an event specifically involving a national flag (e.g. creation/adoption).

Flag days are usually codified in national statutes, however, in some countries a decree by a head of state of the specific country can also order flag days. The display of the national flag on this day, mainly to fix it at either full or half staff. The locations of where the flags are flown (and how are they flown) can be also dictated by national law or decree.

[edit] See also

• Flag Day in the United States
• National Day
• Republic Day
• Public holiday

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