Grenada Flag Etiquette & Protocol: Display, Respect and Official Rules
Official guidance on when Grenada’s flag should be flown, how it should be treated and where it takes precedence.
Do not let the flag touch the ground
Official guidance says the national flag should never be allowed to touch the ground or floor.
Display after sunset
The flag generally should not be flown outdoors after sunset. On important ceremonial occasions it may remain displayed if illuminated.
Government buildings
The government recommends display on government and municipal buildings and offices, with lowering at sundown and raising at 8:00 a.m. where practical.
Precedence with other flags
No other flag should normally be placed above or to the right of the Grenadian flag, except where diplomatic protocol requires otherwise.
Decorative use
The government advises against using the flag merely as decoration on temporary or disposable objects, except in appropriate state-occasion contexts.
FAQ
Can the Grenada flag be flown at night?
Yes on important ceremonial occasions, ideally with illumination.
Can another flag be placed above it?
Normally no, except for specific diplomatic contexts.
Should the flag touch the ground?
No.
