Proclamation 2026-08899 explained · Proclamation
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, 2026
Signed: 2026-04-30 Published: 2026-05-05 Federal Register document: 2026-08899
Agencies: Executive Office of the President
What Proclamation 2026-08899 says
Federal Register, Volume 91 Issue 86 (Tuesday, May 5, 2026) [Federal Register Volume 91, Number 86 (Tuesday, May 5, 2026)] [Presidential Documents] [Pages 24323-24324] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2026-08899] Presidential Documents Federal Register / Vol. 91 , No. 86 / Tuesday, May 5, 2026 / Presidential Documents [[Page 24323]] Proclamation 11024 of April 30, 2026 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, 2026 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation This National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, our Nation honors the brave volunteer and career firefighters who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty--with special reverence for those we have lost over the past year--whose courage and devotion to their communities will never be forgotten. We carry their memories forward in gratitude along with the enduring promise of a Nation forever changed by their sacrifice. Every day across our great country, firefighters answer the call when it matters most, rushing into danger to protect lives, homes, and communities. Through fires, disasters, and emergencies, they demonstrate an unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of their fellow Americans. Their bravery and dedication make our Nation stronger, and we are safer because of them. This weekend, we hold the families...
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Revised Proclamation: National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, 2026
Declare the first weekend in October 2026 as National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty and encourage national remembrance.
Bipartisan rationale: Both parties honor first responders as core American values (Democrats: community safety nets; Republicans: local heroes and law/order), and this clarifies executive tradition over unilateral overreach, respecting Article I by referencing existing congressional designation.
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