Patriot Day

Nine-eleven remembrance day

Patriot Day is a U.S. national day of remembrance observed on September 11, honoring the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Flight 93.

Flags fly at half-staff.

Not to be confused with Patriots' Day, the April holiday commemorating the battles of Lexington and Concord.

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Patriot DayIndependence Day

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National sovereignty anniversary

Fourth of July · founding day · Flag Day · Presidents' Day · Veterans Day

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Patriot DayIndigenous Peoples' Day

Holiday honoring original inhabitants

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