Federal flags ordered at half‑staff for Dolly Parton through Sept. 1, 2026

What happened

• The President proclaimed that the U.S. flag be flown at half‑staff "as a mark of respect for the memory of Dolly Parton."

Who it affects

• The White House
• All public buildings and grounds
• All military posts and naval stations
• All naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia, throughout the United States, and in its Territories and possessions
• All United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other U.S. facilities abroad, including military facilities and naval vessels and stations

When it takes effect

• Effective from the proclamation date, Aug. 25, 2026, until sunset on Sept. 1, 2026.

Signed

• The proclamation is signed by the President on Aug. 25, 2026.