Czech Republic to Establish March 30 as National Flag Day
MARCH 7, 2026 — The Chamber of Deputies has moved to expand the Czech Republic’s…
Czech Republic to Establish March 30 as National Flag Day
MARCH 7, 2026 — The Chamber of Deputies has moved to expand the Czech Republic’s list of significant days by fast-tracking a proposal to designate March 30 as Czech Flag Day, according to the Seznam Zprávy. Introduced by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, the amendment to the Act on State Holidays passed its initial reading in…
Arkansas: Saline County Evaluates Designs Following Community Contest
MARCH 7, 2026 — In Arkansas, a legislative committee in Saline County has moved toward adopting a new official flag by merging elements from two winning submissions following a public design competition, says MySaline.com. The Saline County Public Works and Safety Committee recently reviewed a proposal that combines the artistic contributions of a local high…
Kansas: Marysville Mayor Proposes Youth-Led Redesign of City Flag
FEBRUARY 28, 2026 — The City of Marysville, Kansas, is initiating a process to replace its official city flag, which has represented the community for over 50 years, reports KCLY Radio. Mayor Todd Frye recently announced that the redesign will prioritize the involvement of local students, ranging from primary to secondary school levels, to foster…
Ohio: Muskingum County Launches Flag Design Contest
FEBRUARY 28, 2026 — In Ohio, the Muskingum County Commissioners have initiated a public contest to redesign the official county flag, reports WHIZ Fox 5. They are aiming to debut a new emblem during the America 250 celebrations. The decision to seek a fresh design follows a proposal submitted in January by Camren Zimmerman, a…
Spain: Moaña May Get Official Flag Design Competition
FEBRUARY 28, 2026 — The Spanish municipality of Moaña may soon adopt its first official flag if a recent proposal by the local Socialist Party (PSOE) gains traction, reports Faro de Vigo. Party spokesperson Mario Rodríguez has formalized a motion requesting that the municipal government initiate a public competition to establish a unique banner for…
Milan-Cortina Olympics Organizers Apologize for Incorrect South Korean Flag
FEBRUARY 22, 2026 — The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics organizing committee has issued an apology following the discovery that an inaccurately designed South Korean flag, the Taegukgi, was displayed during multiple short track speed skating medal ceremonies. The Chosun Ilbo says that the error involved the central taegeuk symbol, which was reportedly tilted counter-clockwise…
Illinois: Skokie Selects Three Finalists for New Flag
FEBRUARY 16, 2026 — The Village of Skokie in Illinois has entered the final stage of its flag redesign, reports The Record North Shore, inviting the public to weigh in on three finalist designs intended to replace the flag used since the mid-20th century. This initiative follows the 2025 adoption of a new village seal,…
Belgium: Pajottegem Approves New Flag
FEBRUARY 14, 2026 — In Belgium, the municipal council of Pajottegem has approved the official designs for its new flag and coat of arms, reports VRT NWS. This marks a significant step for the entity formed by the merger of Gooik, Galmaarden, and Herne. Although the merger took effect on January 1, 2025, the municipality…
Argentina: Jubileo Adopts Flag Amid Allegations of Process Irregularities
FEBRUARY 14, 2026 — The rural community of Jubileo, located in the Argentine province of Entre Ríos, officially inaugurated its first flag during ceremonies marking the town’s 119th anniversary, reports the Mercurio Noticias. The new civic emblem, designed by Norma Van Dembruke and Norma Zermathen, was selected through a public design competition. However, the debut…
Maryland: Brunswick Announces Winning Flag Design
FEBRUARY 11, 2026 — The City of Brunswick, Maryland, has concluded a public design competition to replace its current flag, according to the results of a meeting on February 10, resulting in a decisive victory for a proposal titled “Heritage with a View.” The initiative, which commenced in April 2025, sought an original symbol to…