Commonwealth Day is celebrated every year by the 54 Commonwealth member countries on the second Monday in March. This year it falls on Monday, 14 March 2022.
The theme for Commonwealth Day 2022 is ‘Delivering a Common Future’. This year’s theme highlights how the Commonwealth family are ‘innovating, connecting and transforming’ to help achieve goals like fighting climate change, promoting good governance and boosting trade.
As Her Majesty The Queen is Head of the Commonwealth, and 2022 is Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee Year, there will also be a special focus on the role service plays in the lives of people and communities across the Commonwealth.
Further information about Commonwealth Day 2022 is available at https://thecommonwealth.org/commonwealth-day.
In accordance with Australian flag protocol, all Australian Government departments and associated portfolio agencies should fly or display the Australian National Flag all day on Monday, 14 March 2022.
State, territory and local government agencies as well as non-government organisations are also welcome to participate.
The financial and staffing implications arising from public holiday flag marshal duties are the responsibility of each organisation.
Information on flag protocol is available at http://www.pmc.gov.au/flag.
Your assistance is appreciated.
Commonwealth Flag Officer