When is Flag Day? 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022
When is Flags Day? National Flag Day is always designated as June 14, the birthday of the first official US emblem, however the days of the week it is observed changes from year to year. The following table details the days it will fall on each year. When is Flag Day? 2014 and beyond... | | National Flag Day 2014 | 2014 | Saturday, June 14, 2014 | 
| | National Flag Day 2015 | 2015 | Sunday, June 14, 2015 | | National Flag Day 2016 | 2016 | Tuesday, June 14, 2016 | | National Flag Day 2017 | 2017 | Wednesday, June 14, 2017 | | National Flag Day 2018 | 2018 | Thursday, June 14, 2018 | | National Flag Day 2019 | 2019 | Friday, June 14, 2019 | | National Flag Day 2020 | 2020 | Sunday, June 14, 2020 | | National Flag Day 2021 | 2021 | Monday, June 14, 2021 | | National Flag Day 2022 | 2022 | Tuesday, June 14, 2022 |
National Flag Day History
The very first observance was made in 1877, full history, facts, dates and trivia are detailed below. The idea became extremely popular especially amongst patriotic societies and veterans groups. State governors and city mayors began to issue proclamations in their jurisdictions to celebrate this event and schools and children became involved with the celebrations. Although it is not a Federal holiday, Americans continue to honor the history and heritage it represents increasing patriotism throughout the country. National Flag Day History, Facts and Trivia
We have detailed the History, facts and trivia in a history timeline format. Dates | National Flag Day History, Facts and Trivia | | June 14, 1777 | The Second Continental Congress authorized a new flag to symbolize the birth of a new Nation, the United States of America. | | June 14, 1777 | The resolution did not provide precise details of the design and it did not state how the stars should be displayed or how many points each star should have. A variety of different designs were therefore used as banners depicting 5 or 6 pointed stars and with stars arranged in rows or as a circle | | 1776 January 1 | George Washington led his troops under the 'Grand Union' flag | | 1776 May | Elizabeth Griscom Ross (Betsy Ross) reported that "she sewed the first American flag" | | 1795 | 15 stars and 15 stripes design was adopted when Vermont and Kentucky were added to the original 13 Colonies | | 1818-1960 | Additional stars were added to as other states joined the Union | | 1861 | The Stars and Stripes first flew in a Flag Day celebration in Hartford, Connecticut during the first summer of the Civil War. | | 1877 | The first national observance occurred June 14, 1877, the centennial of the original resolution | | 1916 | President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation calling for a nationwide observance of the day on June 14. | | 1949 | Congress resolved that “The 14th day of June of each year is hereby designated as Flag Day . . .” The resolution was signed into law by President Harry Truman. |
National Flag Day and the United States Code
The laws relating to the flag of the United States of America are detailed in the United States Code. Title 36, Chapter 1 of the United States Code relates to patriotic and national observances. 36 USC § 110 - Flag Day. These laws were supplemented by Executive Orders and Presidential Proclamations. |
