April 26: National Day of Mourning for Pope

April 26 Declared National Day of Mourning for Pope Francis

by Zulfick Farzan 24-04-2025 | 4:10 PM

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lankan Government has declared Saturday, April 26, as a National Day of Mourning in honor of the late Pope Francis, whose funeral will be held on that day.

The Ministry of Public Administration has instructed all heads of state institutions to lower the national flag to half-mast on this day as a mark of respect.