According to government regulations on the use of the national coat of arms, flag and anthem of the Republic of Serbia, on official days of mourning, the national flag is to be flown at half-mast at all state, provincial and local bodies and public services.
The Serbian Ministry of Culture also recommended that media outlets and institutions of culture adjust their programme to the Day of Mourning.
The Serbian Ministry of Education and Sport stated that all sporting events that will be held on April 20, 2005 must begin with a minute of silence in the memory of victims of this tragic event.