National Flag Day2026 · Date · History · Messages
Liberia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that an Act of the National Legislature approved on 25 October 1915 declared August 24 of each year National Flag Day and a national/public holiday.
About National Flag Day
Liberia’s National Flag Day falls on August 24 each year under a 1915 act of the National Legislature.
Current Ministry of Foreign Affairs proclamations describe the day as a national/public holiday and call for display of the national flag.
Why National Flag Day matters
The day is a civic observance centered on Liberia’s national flag, sovereignty and national identity.
Participation can be respectful and factual without requiring political agreement or patriotic performance from every reader.
History of National Flag Day
Liberian government material says an Act approved on October 25, 1915 declared August 24 of each year National Flag Day and a national holiday.
Modern presidential proclamations continue to implement the annual observance.
Government material also records that the Liberian flag was designed and produced by a committee of women led by Susannah Lewis.
How the observance developed
This timeline uses documented milestones from reviewed sources. Missing stages are left out rather than guessed.
National Legislature of the Republic of Liberia
Act approved 25 October 1915 declaring August 24 each year National Flag Day
Government of Liberia
Current presidential proclamations and Ministry of Foreign Affairs releases implement the observance.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
5 fields not established in reviewed sources
Also known as
Liberia Flag Day
How to Observe National Flag Day
Learn the history of the Liberian flag from government or archival sources.
Display the flag where lawful and appropriate, following local flag protocol.
Attend a civic or educational program if you choose.
Keep classroom or community discussion factual and welcoming to differing viewpoints.
National Flag Day Facts
August 24 is the recurring statutory date.
The reviewed government source traces the legal basis to an Act approved October 25, 1915.
Current presidential proclamations implement the holiday.
The exact first public observance is not established by the reviewed sources.
A yearly proclamation may specify observed-day logistics when the calendar date falls on a weekend.
National Flag Day Messages
May National Flag Day be a thoughtful time to learn about Liberia’s flag and civic history.
Wishing communities a respectful and inclusive National Flag Day observance.
May the day encourage careful learning about Liberia’s history and national symbols.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
- Remembrance Civic Context Care.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
Liberia Ministry of Foreign Affairs — National Flag Day 2021 (opens in a new tab)
National Government
Liberia Ministry of Foreign Affairs — National Flag Day 2025 (opens in a new tab)
National Government
Understand it, compare it, then explore further
Start with the most common factual questions, then compare closely related observances and explore useful connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is National Flag Day?
24 August annually The documented recurrence rule is: 24 August.
Does National Flag Day fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is National Flag Day an official public holiday?
Within the reviewed scope, it is identified as Liberia / statutory national flag holiday. That status is not automatically extended to other countries or jurisdictions.
Who established or recognizes National Flag Day?
The reviewed sources identify National Legislature of the Republic of Liberia as the proclaiming or establishing body. Current facilitation or coordination is recorded as Government of Liberia.
Is National Flag Day international or country-specific?
This observance is specific to Liberia. Its fuller verified scope is: Liberia / statutory national flag holiday.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-09-23.
When is Liberia’s National Flag Day?
August 24 each year.
Is it a national holiday?
Liberian government sources describe it as a national/public holiday under the 1915 act and current proclamations.
When was the legal basis established?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs traces it to an Act approved on October 25, 1915.
Who designed Liberia’s flag?
Government material says a committee of women led by Susannah Lewis designed and produced the flag.
Does every year use exactly the same observed-day logistics?
The statutory date is August 24, but a current proclamation can specify observed-day arrangements when needed.
Other observances on August 24
These observances are also listed on August 24, 2027.
Independence Day of Ukraine
A 2026 Ukrainian state-administration page states that 24 August has been Ukraine’s official Independence Day and main public holiday.
International Strange Music Day
Creator Patrick Grant’s own site identifies International Strange Music Day as August 24 and continues to publish annual observance entries, including the 28th annual event in 2026.
National SKAM Artist Day
National Day Archives records August 24 as National SKAM Artist Day and identifies SKAM Artist as the 2020 founder; current annual calendars preserve August 24.