The flag at half-mast during Remembrance Day. What is allowed and what is not allowed? That’s how it is

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The flag out. With a pennant, without a pennant? Half mast or not? Keep the flag outside day and night or bring it in? This is what the official flag protocol is like.

May 4, Remembrance Day, will the flag fly at half-mast all day?

No. The Dutch tricolor hangs at half mast between 6 p.m. and sunset. Around 9 p.m., sunset, the intention is to bring the flag back in. During the national commemoration of the dead, all Dutch victims since the Second World War are commemorated. These are soldiers and civilians who died in war situations and peace operations.

The National Committee for 4 and 5 May calls on people to fly the flag at half-mast all day on May 4 (from sunrise to sunset). This call is different from the flag instruction for government buildings. There the flags hang at half-mast from 6 p.m.

Am I punishable if the flag is raised on May 4?

It does not show respect, but it is not punishable. The Netherlands has no legal rules for flags. Binding agreements have been made for flags for government buildings. These agreements are contained in the so-called flag instruction . This guideline can be followed by private individuals and companies but is not mandatory.

When can I fly the Dutch flag?

As outlined, the Netherlands has no legal provision regarding flags. The flag can therefore be displayed on any occasion at any time. Someone is getting married, someone has graduated; the flag can go out. And if a loved one dies? Then the sadness may be expressed by flying the flag at half-mast.

Flags on Liberation Day, what about that?

On May 5, the flag may be flown all day from sunrise to sunset.

Are there any rules or customs surrounding flagging?

Yes. Formally, a flag may not touch the ground before being hoisted. This is handled strictly, especially during military ceremonies. On Remembrance Day, the flag is officially hoisted first and then immediately lowered to half-mast. Letting the flag hang between sunset and sunrise is not appropriate, but it is allowed. It is then recommended to illuminate the flag.

When will the flag be provided with an orange pennant?

The flag with an orange pennant hangs on government buildings on King’s Day and on the birthdays of Queen Máxima, Princess Beatrix and the Princess of Orange, Amalia.

This article used information from the central government .