FEBRUARY 3, 2026 — The National Congress of Honduras has officially marked the start of the 2026–2030 legislative period by reintroducing navy blue tones to the national ensign, effectively reversing the turquoise standard maintained during the administration of former President Xiomara Castro. According to Honduran newspaper La Prensa, the traditional darker blue flags were displayed…
JANUARY 31, 2026 — The Moldovan presidency has officially registered a new flag and coat of arms for the village of Sculeni, located in the Ungheni District along the Romanian border. The symbols, sanctioned by a presidential decree signed by Maia Sandu on January 22, follow a resolution passed by the local communal council in…
JANUARY 31, 2026 — The South Dakota Commission has introduced a ceremonial flag designed to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, says the Argus Leader. Unveiled on January 20 at a banking institution in Lennox, the banner is intended to serve as a visual centrepiece for the state’s participation in the 2026 national…
JANUARY 31, 2026 — The Dutch village of Braamt has officially introduced its first local flag, reports Regio8. The new banner, featuring a green and white colour scheme, incorporates local landmarks including the Stroombroek mill and the Braamtse Gat. The design, submitted by resident Daan Kel, secured approximately 20 per cent of the public vote…
JANUARY 25, 2026 — In Northumberland, England, a temporary flag designed by artist Barbara Ridley is now flying over Prudhoe Castle, reports the Hexham Courant, marking the realization of a community-led creative initiative titled “Flying the (new) Flag at Prudhoe Castle”. Ridley, a Lanchester-based artist who was born and raised in Prudhoe, was selected by…
JANUARY 22, 2026 — In Wyoming, the Rock Springs City Council has officially adopted a new flag, reports SweetwaterNOW. In a majority vote held Tuesday, the council approved a design created by high school student Brandon Swigart, despite a vocal and disparaging dissent from Councilman Rick Milonas. The new ensign features a horizontal tricolour layout…
JANUARY 13, 2026 — The Dutch municipality of Rijssen-Holten has officially introduced a new flag and corporate identity, marking the 25th anniversary of the merger between the two constituent towns, reports Hart van Rijssen. The design was publicly revealed during a recent New Year’s reception on January 6 at the Rijssen town hall, where local…
JANUARY 10, 2026 — The City of Sheridan, Arkansas, is preparing to hoist its first officially adopted flag after the design received approval from the City Council, reports Deltaplex News. The city, which previously lacked a civic banner throughout its history, adopted the design via a resolution passed during the City Council meeting on Tuesday…
JANUARY 10, 2026 — The Dutch municipality of Sittard-Geleen, established 25 years ago through the amalgamation of the former municipalities of Sittard, Geleen, and Born, has finally adopted an official municipal coat of arms and flag, reports L1 Nieuws. For a quarter century, Sittard-Geleen was reportedly the only municipality in the Netherlands lacking these civic…
JANUARY 6, 2026 — Commissioners in Jackson County, Ohio, have formally adopted a new county flag on December 30 following a redesign process championed by local volunteer Nicole Havens, says the Jackson County Economic Development Partnership in a Facebook announcement. The newly unveiled flag incorporates several prominent symbols intended to represent Jackson County’s history, geography,…