Glasgow Pride is an official flag flying day only in Scotland, not in the rest of the UK.
Its date is advised each year.
https://www.gov.scot/publications/flag-flying-on-government-buildings/
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Scotland: Pride Edinburgh
Pride Edinburgh is an official flag flying day only in Scotland, not in the rest of the UK.
Its date is advised each year.
https://www.gov.scot/publications/flag-flying-on-government-buildings/
Autistic Pride Day
Autistic Pride Day is an official flag flying day only in Scotland, not in the rest of the UK.
https://www.gov.scot/publications/flag-flying-on-government-buildings/
International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
The International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is an official flag flying day only in Scotland, not in the rest of the UK.
https://www.gov.scot/publications/flag-flying-on-government-buildings/
LGBT+ History Month
The start of LGBT+ History Month is an official flag flying day only in Scotland, not in the rest of the UK.
https://www.gov.scot/publications/flag-flying-on-government-buildings/
UK: Merchant Navy Day
Merchant Navy Day – introduced by the UK government in 2000 – is not listed as a flag flying day by UK Government Guidance.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/designated-days-for-union-flag-flying
Merchant Navy Day is listed as a flag flying day by Scottish government guidance.
The Red Ensign is specified.
https://www.gov.scot/publications/flag-flying-on-government-buildings/
Merchant Navy Day is also celebrated by the Senedd Cymru.
The Red Ensign is specified.
https://senedd.wales/media/hl5dtuct/foi-574-final-redacted-response-saes.pdf
International Workers’ Memorial Day
International Workers’ Memorial Day is a day of remembrance and action for workers killed, disabled, injured, or made unwell by their work.
It is an official flag flying day only in Scotland, not in the rest of the UK.
The saltire(s) should be hoisted right up and then lowered to half-mast for the day.
https://www.gov.scot/publications/flag-flying-on-government-buildings/
Jersey: Liberation Day
Jersey celebrates Liberation Day (Jour d’la Libéthâtion in Jersey French) annually on 9 May.
The date commemorates the island’s liberation in 1945 from German occupation during the Second World War.
Nottinghamshire Day: Anniversary of the Raising of the Royal Standard, 1642
Nottinghamshire Day takes place annually on 25 August.
By raising the royal standard at Nottingham Castle, King Charles I triggered the start of the Civil Wars.
Hampshire Day: Feast of St Swithun
Hampshire Day takes place annually on 15 July, the Feast Day of St Swithun.
St Swithun was Bishop of Winchester (852–63) and subsequently patron saint of Winchester Cathedral.
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