QUEEN Elizabeth ll’s funeral will be held on Monday, September 19 – but are supermarkets open?
The longest-reigning British monarch died on Thursday at the age of 96.
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Is Aldi open on the day of the funeral?
Aldi will shut all its UK stores to customers on the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.
The budget supermarket posted on its Twitter page this afternoon to let customers know that stores would be shut.
The post read: “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II – As a mark of respect, all Aldi stores across the UK will close on Monday, September 19 to allow our store colleagues to pay tribute to Her Majesty The Queen.”
It won’t be open for delivery either.
Are shops open today?
Shops do not have to close today, but some may choose to do so out of respect.
Some retailers may choose to operate reduced hours too.
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Selfridges closed its stores in London, Manchester and Birmingham on Friday but reopened them for the weekend.
French Connection, which runs 26 shops across the UK, also closed their stores on Friday following the death of the Queen.
A spokesman said: “Following the sad news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, we will close the doors of all our French Connection stores on Friday September 9.
“Our thoughts are with the royal family at this time.”
Some French Connection stores may be open again today – it’s best to call up your nearest one first to check.
Historic London department store Liberty was among the first to confirm it would not open on Friday.
The Soho-based retailer said: “Our heartfelt sympathy and thoughts are with the royal family at this sad time.”
Liberty stores reopened again on Saturday.
But most other high street retailers are operating as normal.
What bank holidays are left in 2022?
The remaining dates for the upcoming 2022 Bank Holidays in England and Wales are listed below.
Dates in Scotland and Northern Ireland may vary.
- Monday, December 26 (Boxing Day)
- Tuesday, December 27 (Christmas Day, substitute day)
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