September 13 2026

August 31, 2026

Firefighters’ National Memorial Day

As per the Rules for Half-masting the National Flag of Canada (Section 11), flags on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across the country, including the Peace Tower in Ottawa, will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on September 13, 2026, to recognize Firefighters' National Memorial Day.

State Ceremonial and Protocol