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Gov. Cox orders flags lowered in recognition of Memorial Day
SALT LAKE CITY (May 22, 2026) -- Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the flags of the United States of America and the state of Utah to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities in recognition of Memorial Day.
Flags should be lowered to the half-staff position beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, May 25, 2026, and remain at half-staff until noon that same day. At noon, flags should be raised back to the full-staff position.
“Memorial Day is a solemn reminder of the men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation,” Gov. Cox said. “We lower our flags in their honor and join Utahns across the state in remembering their courage, sacrifice and devotion to our country.”
The governor invites private citizens, businesses and organizations to join in this tribute by lowering their flags as well.
Flags should be lowered to the half-staff position beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, May 25, 2026, and remain at half-staff until noon that same day. At noon, flags should be raised back to the full-staff position.
“Memorial Day is a solemn reminder of the men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation,” Gov. Cox said. “We lower our flags in their honor and join Utahns across the state in remembering their courage, sacrifice and devotion to our country.”
The governor invites private citizens, businesses and organizations to join in this tribute by lowering their flags as well.
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