SHOPPERS will want to know which major supermarkets are open during Queen Elizabeth ll’s bank holiday funeral.
It was announced last Thursday that the country’s longest-reigning monarch passed away.
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Is Tesco open during Queen Elizabeth’s funeral?
Tesco is to close all of its large stores on Monday, September 19 in order for its staff to pay their respects.
The supermarket giant said its express stores will be open until 5pm except for a small number of Express stores in Central London and Windsor that will be open throughout the day.
A spokesman said: “We want to express our deepest condolences to the Royal Family, as well as our gratitude to Her Majesty The Queen for her unwavering service.”
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.
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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.
When are the bank holiday dates for 2022?
- Monday, December 26th (Boxing day)
- Tuesday, Christmas day (substitute day)
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