Supermarkets across Gedling borough will be closing their doors next Monday on the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.
Her Majesty’s state funeral has been declared a bank holiday and several major retailers and businesses have also decided to close, out of respect.
We list all the stores and businesses that will be closing their doors on Monday, September 19, or will be reducing their hours.
Tesco
Tesco has said it will close all of its large stores on Monday so staff can pay their respects.
The supermarket giant said its express stores, like the one based on Carlton Hill, will be open until 5pm.
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.”
Asda
Asda is to close all its stores from midnight on Sunday, September 18, to 5pm on Monday – reopening after the funeral service.
They have a supermarket in Arnold.
The supermarket giant is also pausing its delivery services.
The spokesman added: “As a mark of respect for Her Majesty The Queen, all Asda stores will be closed on Monday, September 19, until 5pm to allow our customers and colleagues to recognise the passing of our late Monarch and commemorate her steadfast service to our nation.”
Co-op
Co-op is to close its borough stores until 5pm on Monday, September 19.
They will the reopen to customers following the funeral service.
Delivers will also resume after 5pm.
Aldi
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.”
Lidl
Lidl has confirmed that, as a mark of respect, it will close all its stores across England, Scotland and Wales on the day of the funeral.
A spokesman said: “We are grateful to all Lidl customers for their understanding and will be keeping all who mourn Her Royal Highness in our thoughts during this time.”
Morrisons
All Morrisons supermarkets will be closed on Monday, as a mark of respect.
Morrisons said it wanted its staff to be able to pay tribute to Her Majesty.
At 5pm it will reopen its petrol filling stations.
Iceland
Iceland said it will close stores 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.”
Sainsbury’s and Argos
Sainsbury’s and Argos have announced all its UK stores will close to customers on the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.
A spokesman said: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
“In honour of Her Majesty and so our colleagues can pay their respects, all Sainsbury’s supermarkets and Argos stores will be closed on Monday, 19th September. “
This will also include groceries online and Argos fast track delivery.
Sainsbury’s said its convenience stores and petrol filling stations will be open between 5pm-10pm on the day to allow our customers to pick up essential items.
