A little reason to celebrate
Pledge of Allegiance Day
History ยท December 28
Pledge of Allegiance Day honors the short promise of loyalty to the American flag and the country it stands for, recited by Americans of all ages.
Pledge of Allegiance Day falls on Monday, December 28, 2026. That is 62 days away.
The Pledge of Allegiance is a promise of loyalty to the flag of the United States and to the republic it represents. It takes well under a minute to say. Many Americans learned it so young that they can't remember learning it at all.
The custom is simple. People stand, face the flag, and place the right hand over the heart. Those in military uniform give a salute instead. Then the words come out together, in that slightly uneven group rhythm you hear in classrooms and meeting halls, where some voices run a half beat ahead and others catch up by the end.
That shared moment is a big part of its appeal. The pledge is recited at the start of many school days, at local government meetings and at civic events, and both chambers of Congress open their sessions with it. It is one of the few things a first grader and a senator say in exactly the same words.
The day is usually marked quietly. Families might say it together at breakfast. Teachers often take a few extra minutes to go through what the phrases mean, since words like "allegiance" and "indivisible" are not part of most children's everyday speech. Some people simply stop to read the words slowly, the way you might reread a familiar letter.
Reading it aloud alone, without a group to follow, is a different experience. You notice each word, and it ends with "liberty and justice for all."
Ways to celebrate
- Say the Pledge of Allegiance with family, facing a flag if you have one.
- Look up the meaning of "allegiance" and "indivisible" together with a child.
- Display an American flag at home following proper flag etiquette.
- Attend a local civic meeting that opens with the pledge.
Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday, December 28 |
| 2027 | Tuesday, December 28 |
| 2028 | Thursday, December 28 |
| 2029 | Friday, December 28 |
| 2030 | Saturday, December 28 |
All national days on December 28
Also on December 28
- National Chocolate Candy Day
- National Card Playing Day
- National Download Day
- Call a Friend Day
- National Short Film Day
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