As Nepal observed “National Day of Mourning” in honour of those killed during Gen Z protests, all government offices and educational institutions remained closed across the country on Wednesday (September 17).
“In memory of those who died during the protests organised by the Gen Z generation on September 8 and 9, the Government of Nepal has decided to observe a national day of mourning on Wednesday, September 17,” said a statement issued by the Home Ministry on Tuesday.
All Nepali embassies and missions abroad were closed, with the national flag being flown at half-mast.
All government offices and educational institutions remained closed across Nepal on Wednesday (September 17, 2025) as the country observes “national day of mourning” in honour of those killed during Gen Z protests.
“In memory of those who died during the protests organised by the Gen Z generation on September 8 and 9, the Government of Nepal has decided to observe a national day of mourning on Wednesday, September 17,” said a statement issued by the Home Ministry on Tuesday.
All Nepali embassies and missions abroad were closed, with the national flag being flown at half-mast.
Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday (September 14) announced that those killed during the Gen Z protest on September 8 and 9 would be declared “martyrs”.
Seventy-two people, including 3 policemen, were killed in the violent protests on September 8 and 9, which led to the ouster of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s government.
Houses of political leaders, important government buildings, business establishments and shopping complexes were also set on fire during the agitation.
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Oli resigned as the prime minister on September 9 shortly after hundreds of agitators entered his office demanding his resignation for the death of at least 19 people in police action during protests on September 8.
