National Flag Day 2024 History. June 14th is observed as flag day each year because on june 14, 1777, the second continental congress adopted the stars and. The holiday commemorates the date in 1777 when the united states approved.

Discover the history of the annual holiday and check out 13 surprising facts about the american flag and how to properly display it. On flag day, people across the country display the flag in front of their homes/ offices and government buildings.