Official British Flag Days 2024Date
engSt David’s Day (in Wales)2024-03-01
engCommonwealth Day (second Monday in March)2024-03-11
engSt Patrick’s Day (in Northern Ireland)2024-03-17
engHis Majesty The King’s Wedding Anniversary2024-04-09
engSt George’s Day (in England)2024-04-23
engCoronation Day2024-05-06
engOfficial celebration of Her Majesty’s birthday2024-06-15
engOfficial Birthday of His Majesty The King2024-06-21
engBirthday of Her Majesty The Queen2024-07-17
engHis Majesty The King’s Accession2024-09-08
engRemembrance Day (second Sunday in November)2024-11-10
engBirthday of His Majesty The King2024-11-14
engSt Andrew’s Day (in Scotland)2024-11-30
Other British Flag Days 2024Date
This guidance is aimed at UK government buildings. However, we would encourage local authorities and other local organisations to follow suit where they wish to fly flags.

British Flag Days


The Union Flag



The Union Flag is the national flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Crown Dependencies and the Overseas Territories. It is a symbol of national unity and pride. The first Union Flag was created in 1606 and combined the flags of England and Scotland; the present Union Flag dates from 1801.

There are designated days when the Union Flag must be flown on UK government buildings by command of His Majesty The King. However, UK government buildings are encouraged to fly the Union Flag all year around.

Source: Uk gov