Flags at District of Central Saanich municipal buildings and properties are flown at half-mast on an annual basis to commemorate the following occasions:
| April 28 | Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace |
| June 23 | National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism |
| August 9 | Peacekeepers' Day |
| Second Sunday in September | Firefighters’ National Day of Mourning |
| Last Sunday in September | Police and Peace Officers, National Memorial Day |
| September 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| November 8 | Indigenous Veterans Day |
| November 11 | Remembrance Day |
| December 6 | National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women |
Flags may also be flown at half-mast as a sign of respect and mourning for an individual of prominence and to commemorate significant occasions and will be posted as a public notice.