THE Queen’s funeral – to take place on Monday, September 19 – marks a nationwide bank holiday for the UK.
Many shops and businesses are choosing whether to stay open or close for the day out of respect.
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Is Iceland open over the September bank holiday?
Iceland, which has more than 1,000 across the UK, said it will close on September 19.
A spokesman said: “As a mark of respect to Her Majesty The Queen and to allow its colleagues to mourn in their own way, Iceland has made the decision to close all of its stores.”
Who else is shutting?
Opening hours should be posted in the store’s window so if you’re out and about over the bank holiday you can just check there.
You can also use the supermarket’s store finder to find the opening times of any Iceland store.
Opening hours are likely to be reduced in some stores so double check before heading out to do your street party shopping.
Is Iceland delivering over the August bank weekend?
Iceland offers same-day delivery for £6 and this is functioning over the weekend.
Zara
Zara will close all its stores as a mark of respect on the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.
The brand has more than 60 shops across the UK.
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The high street retailer, which has 510 stores in the UK, said: “In honour of Her Majesty and so our colleagues can pay their respects, all stores will be closed on Monday, 19 September.”
Primark
Primark will close all its shops next Monday for the Queen’s funeral.
All of the high street giant’s 191 stores will be closed on Monday, September 19, as a mark of respect.
Poundland
All 770 Poundland stores will shut to customers on Monday.
It means staff of both retailers will be able to watch the Queen’s funeral on television.
A spokesperson for Poundland said: “We know how important it is that colleagues have the opportunity to join with their families and pay their respects on the day the funeral takes place.
“Any colleagues who were scheduled to work on 19 September, will receive their scheduled pay in full.”
Marks and Spencer
Marks & Spencer is to close all of its store and pause its delivery services.
A small number of stores open in the London area will remain open so mourners in the capital can grab a drink or a bite to eat.
Stuart Machin, CEO of M&S said: “All of us at M&S – and indeed across the country and beyond – feel a real and deep sense of loss and sadness at the passing of Her Majesty, as well as huge respect for the grace with which His Majesty King Charles III and the wider Royal Family have led the nation in our mourning.”
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What bank holidays are left in 2022?
While dates can vary, with Scotland and Northern Ireland having additional dates in their calendars, in England and Wales there are traditionally eight public holidays in a year.
But this year an extra date, making the total nine.
There are three Bank holidays left in 2022.
These are:
- Boxing Day-December 26, 2022
- Christmas day (Substitute day)-December 27, 2022
