What is open and closed today after the Queen’s death? From shops and schools to gyms and hairdressers
THE death of Queen Elizabeth II last Thursday marked the end of a 70-year reign.
Her majesty's passing has put the country in mourning, with preparations now under way for a state funeral.
But there is the question of what lies in store for a grieving United Kingdom today.
What is closed today?
Businesses and schools - including shops, gyms and hairdressers - are allowed to remain open today, despite the passing of our beloved Queen.
Some businesses may have decided to close as a mark of respect.
It would be the discretion of schools or businesses whether to close during the mourning period.
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Some shops may also decide to close or change opening hours as the nation mourns.
For example, Selfridges announced it would be closed on Friday, but reopened for the weekend.
Will there be a bank holiday?
The day of the state funeral - which is confirmed for September 19 - will be declared a “Day of National Mourning”.
Yesterday, it was officially declared a bank holiday.
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Since the funeral falls on a weekday, the government does not plan to order employers to give employees the day off.
This remains a matter of negotiation between employers and their staff.
The government has advised: "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."
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At midday on that day, there will be two minutes’ silence across the nation.
Banks and the London Stock Exchange will close for England and Wales on the day of the funeral.