New Jersey will lower U.S. and state flags to half‑staff on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, Gov. Mikie Sherrill directed in an executive order marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
The New Jersey press release says Gov. Sherrill signed Executive Order No. 23 directing “U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half‑staff on Friday, September 11, 2026.”
The state Department of State flag-status page reflects the order and advises agencies and municipalities how long flags should remain at half‑staff on that date.
New Jersey officials pointed to the statewide observance as part of the national commemoration of the 25th anniversary; local ceremonies and memorials across the state will mark the day.
About 750 New Jersey residents were among those killed in the 2001 attacks, local reporting notes, a statistic agencies and families reference during statewide remembrances.
The order is consistent with similar actions by other governors this week who directed flags lowered for Patriot Day observances.
Sources
- State of New Jersey — press release announcing Executive Order No. 23 directing flags to fly at half‑staff on Sept. 11, 2026.
- New Jersey Department of State — flag status guidance confirming the lowering for the date named in the governor’s order.
- TAPinto — reporting noting about 750 New Jersey residents were killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and local remembrance coverage.
