Germany has clear statutory rules on Beflaggung. They set out when flags must be flown and which rules apply to flagpoles at municipalities . Here you will find the key information at a glance.
The federal government and the federal states prescribe certain Flaggentage on which flags must be flown on public buildings.
Municipalities must ensure that flagpoles are suitable, well maintained and properly erected. The following rules apply:
Private individuals may fly the German flag or club and company flags. There is no obligation, but no restriction either, as long as the dignity of the flag gewahrt bleibt.
There is one important exception, however: the German flag with the eagle is the federal service flag and remains reserved for federal bodies – private individuals may not fly it. More on this: The German flag with the eagle – permitted or prohibited?
Die Flying flags in Germany is clearly regulated by law: municipalities and public institutions must observe fixed flag days. Private individuals and companies may fly flags voluntarily – but should always take care to show respect and keep flags in proper condition.
On national days of remembrance, during periods of mourning, at state ceremonies and on state-specific public holidays.
Safe installation, precedence of the federal flag, proper condition and compliance with the rules on mourning flags.
Yes, as long as the dignity of the flag is respected. The obligation applies only to public buildings.
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