Fun Holiday – Run It up the Flagpole and See If Anyone Salutes It Day

The name of the holiday comes from the English language expression, run it up a flagpole and see if anyone salutes it, which means putting new ideas and ventures to test and to see if they gain acceptance and popularity, just like a flag would have respect by people saluting it.

Advertising Term

It is commonly used in advertising and is a popular phrase in the United States. The day encourages people to be creative and to implement their ideas.

How to Celebrate?

• Have a great idea? Run it by your friends and family to hear what they think.
• Want a style makeover? This may be the day to do it - ask your closest friends what you think of your new style.
• Want to start a new business? Go out and do your market research today.

Did You Know…

…that the world’s highest free-standing flagpole is located in Dushanbe, Tajikistan? Standing at 541 feet (165 meters), the flagpole is known as the Dushanbe Flagpole.