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National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, 2026

Date: 2026-04-30

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: whitehouse

Action areas: ceremonial, public-safety

This proclamation designates May 2 through May 3, 2026, as National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend and directs that the U.S. flag be flown at half-staff at all federal buildings on May 3, 2026, in accordance with Public Law 107-51. It calls for honoring and supporting fallen and active firefighters and emphasizes providing training, equipment, and resources to emergency responders.