Flags on the Guildhall


We fly the Union Flag on the roof of the Guildhall in the city centre to commemorate specific occasions.

We sometimes fly other flags to show our support for specific events and causes.

On days when two flags are to be flown, we place the Union Flag higher.

January

  • 9 January: Birthday of the Princess of Wales
  • 20 January: Birthday of the Countess of Wessex

February

  • All month: LGBTQ+ History Month – Progress Pride flag

March

  • Second Monday: Commonwealth Day
  • 10 March: Birthday of the Earl of Wessex
  • 31 March: International Trans Day of Visibility – Progress Pride flag

April

  • 9 April: His Majesty’s wedding day
  • 23 April: St George’s Day – Flag of St George

May

  • 6 May: Coronation Day
  • 9 May: Europe Day – Union Flag and European flag

June

  • All month: Gypsy, Roman and Traveller History Month – Romani flag
  • All month: Pride Month – Progress Pride flag
  • 17 June: Official Birthday of His Majesty the King
  • 21 June: Birthday of the Prince of Wales
  • 23 to 30 June: Armed Forces Week – Armed Forces flag

On days when the Union Flag or Armed Forces flag is to be flown, we do not fly the Romani and Progress Pride flags.

July

  • 17 July: Birthday of the Queen Consort

August

  • 15 August: Birthday of the Princess Royal

September

  • 8 September: His Majesty’s Accession

October

  • 21 October: Trafalgar Day
  • 24 October: United Nations Day – UN flag

November

  • Second Sunday: Remembrance Day – flags at half mast
  • 14 November: Birthday of His Majesty the King
  • 20 November: International Trans Day of Remembrance – Progress Pride flag

December

10 December: UN Human Rights Day – Flag for Human Rights

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