Alaska State Flag

3' x 5' polyester Alaska Flag with grommets and double-stitched edges to reduce fraying.

✍️ The Design: The state flag of Alaska is celebrated as a masterpiece of minimalist American civic design. Created in 1927 by 13-year-old Alaska Native Benny Benson during a territory-wide school contest, this layout provided a distinct identity long before full statehood was achieved. When Alaska officially joined the union in 1959, the legislature proudly retained this design.

The colors and symbols reflect the rugged northern wilderness. The deep blue field represents the evening sky, the mountain lakes, and the native forget-me-not flower. It features eight gold stars that map out the Big Dipper and the North Star, where the constellation symbolizes the strength of the Great Bear and the larger Polaris star signifies the state's constant growth.

Learn more about the history and meaning of the Alaskan Flag.

Days of Celebration: The flag is the centerpiece of Alaska Flag Day on July 9, celebrating the anniversary of its official adoption. It is also flown with immense pride on Alaska Day on October 18 to commemorate the transfer of the territory and on Seward's Day on the last Monday in March.