SUPERMARKETS are currently deciding plans for the day of Queen Elizabeth ll’s funeral – scheduled for September, 19.
Many are wondering who will close, and who will stay open.
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The national mourning guidance, published on Friday, highlights that firms are not expected to halt operations.
It says: “There is no obligation on organisations to suspend business during the national mourning period.
“Depending on the nature and location of their business and the tone of planned events, some businesses may wish to consider closing or postponing events, especially on the day of the state funeral, however this is at the discretion of individual businesses.”
Is Morrisons going to be open on the day of the funeral?
Morrisons has revealed it will close all stores as a sign of respect on September 19.
However, its petrol stations will reopen at 5pm on the day.
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Who else will be shut on the day?
Supermarkets including Tesco, Lidl, Aldi and Asda will all be closed as a sign of respect.
That means their delivery services will also be suspended on September 19.
You can read a full list of shops that are shutting here.
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.
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)
Here’s when M&S is open over the Bank Holiday.
Plus, check out when Lidl is open too.
