Due to the July 15 public holiday, public institutions, schools and citizens began to research flag applications. "Will the flag be flown at half-mast on July 15, and will flags be hung in homes and workplaces?" While the questions attracted great attention, the flag rules to be applied within the scope of Democracy and National Unity Day became a matter of curiosity.
Citizens are curious about the practices regarding the Turkish flag on the occasion of July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day. "Will the flag be hung or flown at half-mast on July 15?" While these questions are frequently searched in search engines, details regarding the use of flags before official ceremonies and commemoration programs are on the agenda.
Due to the July 15 public holiday, public institutions, schools and citizens began to research flag applications. "Will the flag be flown at half-mast on July 15, and will flags be hung in homes and workplaces?" While the questions attracted great attention, the flag rules to be applied within the scope of Democracy and National Unity Day became a matter of curiosity.
Yes, the Turkish flag is hung on July 15, Democracy and National Unity Day. Since July 15 is considered a public holiday in Türkiye, the Turkish flag is raised in public institutions and organizations, schools, official buildings and many other points. In addition, citizens support commemoration programs in line with the meaning and importance of the day by hanging the Turkish flag in their homes, workplaces and balconies.
Since July 15 is one of the days symbolizing democracy and the spirit of national unity, various events and ceremonies are held with flags across the country.
Important days when the Turkish flag was officially raised and celebrations were held are:
• April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day
• 19 May Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day
• July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day
On these special days, the Turkish flag is raised in many official buildings and various areas, especially in public institutions.
No, the Turkish flag is not lowered to half-staff on July 15. In accordance with Article 24 of the Turkish Flag Regulation, the flag is flown at half-mast only on officially declared days of mourning or on special occasions.
July 15, Democracy and National Unity Day, is not a day of mourning, but an official day commemorated as the symbol of national unity and democracy. For this reason, flags are not lowered to half-mast, but are flown at full mast in accordance with the meaning and importance of the day.
The most well-known date when flags are flown at half-mast in Türkiye is November 10, Ataturk Commemoration Day. In addition, if a national mourning is declared by the Presidency, the Turkish flag is hoisted at half-mast in public institutions and foreign representations.
Since 15 July Democracy and National Unity Day is not considered as national mourning, flags are not lowered to half-mast and continue to fly at full mast throughout the country.