National day of mourning

This article is about the general concept. For specific observances, see Day of mourning (disambiguation).
Finnish flag at half-mast due to the 2011 Norway attacks on July 24, 2011.

A national day of mourning is a day marked by mourning and memorial activities observed among the majority of a country's populace. They are designated by that nation's government. Such days include those marking the death or funeral of a renowned individual or individuals from that country or elsewhere, or the anniversary of such a death or deaths. Flying a flag of that country and/or military flag at half-mast is a common symbol.

Selected list of figures recognized by national days of mourning

State officials

Religious figures

Sporting figures

Tragedies

Armenians commemorate the Armenian Genocide on 24 April in the European Quarter of Brussels
The 44 police officers who perished during the Mamasapano clash

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