Good Friday Act of 2026

The Good Friday Act of 2026 amends federal law to establish a specific rule for flying the U.S. flag at half-staff on Good Friday. This provision requires the flag to be lowered on the first Friday and Saturday following the full Moon that occurs after the spring equinox, which marks the traditional timing for Easter and Good Friday. The change directly affects government buildings and federal facilities across the country that follow flag display protocols. The bill does not alter any existing holidays or create new federal observances, but rather specifies the manner in which the flag should be displayed during this particular weekend.