Flagpole Lighting Requirements: Rules and Best Options for Night Display
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According to the U.S. Flag Code, if you fly your flag 24 hours a day, it must be illuminated during darkness.
What the Flag Code Says
Section 6(a): The flag may be displayed 24 hours a day if properly illuminated during hours of darkness. While advisory for private citizens, it's the standard of respect most owners follow.
Solar Flagpole Lights
- Installation: Easiest — no wiring
- Cost: $30-100
- Brightness: Moderate
- Best for: Residential poles under 25 feet
LED In-Ground Uplights
- Installation: Requires burial and wiring
- Cost: $100-300 + installation
- Brightness: Excellent
- Best for: Premium and commercial installations
Top-Mounted Downlights
- Installation: Mounts at pole top
- Cost: $50-200
- Brightness: Good
- Best for: Areas without ground space for uplights
Read our flagpole lighting guide for product recommendations. Shop lighting accessories.
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