Governor Murphy has issued Executive Order No. 403, ordering the flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities during appropriate hours from Wednesday, November 5, 2025, until sunset on the day of his interment, in recognition and mourning of a dedicated public servant, Vice President Cheney.
This Order shall take effect immediately.
Page Last Updated: 11/05/25
Since December 2015, NJSA 52:3-12.1 requires the Office of the Secretary of State create and maintain an electronic notification system alerting the public when US and State flags are to be flown at half-staff.
| Description | Date | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Officers Memorial Day If the 15th falls on the third Saturday of May, which is Armed Forced Day, the flags are not to be lowered. |
May 15th | |
| Memorial Day (Until Noon) | Last Monday in May | NJSA 36:1-1 |
| Corrections Officer Day (Flags at State's correctional facilities) | July 30 | NJSA 36:2-187 |
| Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day | NJSA 36:2-59 |
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