El Salvador Flag Etiquette & Law: Display, Respect and Official Use
Understand the main legal and ceremonial rules governing El Salvador’s flag, including public honors, personal use and protocol.
1 What law governs the flag?
The modern framework is the Law of National Symbols, enacted in 1972. It consolidated earlier rules governing the flag, coat of arms and national anthem.
2 What should people do during flag ceremonies?
Article 25 states that during public acts in which the national flag is raised or lowered, or the national anthem is performed, people should show respect while standing. Salvadorans also accompany the anthem when the flag is raised or lowered.
3 Can the flag be used on personal objects?
Yes. The law permits national symbols on personal-use objects as long as they are treated with proper respect and decorum.
4 Who regulates diplomatic protocol?
The law assigns the Executive branch, through Foreign Affairs, responsibility for regulating the use of national symbols in protocol situations.
5 FAQ
Is personal use of the El Salvador flag allowed?
Yes, provided the national symbol is treated respectfully.
What should people do during a flag-raising ceremony?
Stand respectfully and follow the ceremonial rules established by law.
Who regulates diplomatic flag protocol?
The Executive branch through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
