Dozens of shops have announced that they will shut their stores on Monday to mark the Queen’s funeral. September 19 will be a bank holiday in the UK as the Queen’s state funeral takes place at Westminster Abbey in London.
Retailers are not required by law to shut their doors on the day of the funeral, but many have announced that they will be. Other retailers may choose to open for reduced hours, as many regularly do on other bank holidays.
The government guidance states that businesses "may wish to consider closing or postponing events, especially on the day of the state funeral". However, it adds that this is "at the discretion of individual businesses".
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Here are the opening times for Boots, Superdrug and Lloyds Pharmacy on Monday, September 19.
Boots
The majority of Boots stores will be closed on Monday and pharmacies will be closed during the Queen's funeral. A few branches will remain open to provide pharmacy services for those who need them, 'although they will close during the hours of the funeral,' according to the health and beauty retailer's Facebook page.
Boots Opticians and Boots Hearingcare branches will all be closed on the bank holiday.
Check the opening times for your nearest Boots branch here.
Superdrug
Most Superdrug stores across the UK will be closed today. In a statement posted on social media, Superdrug said: "As a mark of respect, Superdrug stores across the UK will close on Monday, September 19th to allow our colleagues to pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
"A small number of stores in key central London or travel locations will remain open to serve members of the public."
Check the opening times for your nearest Superdrug branch here.
Lloyds Pharmacy
Most Lloyd Pharmacy branches will be closed on Monday and will re-open as usual on Tuesday. In a statement, Lloyds Pharmacy said: "We understand the significant sense of grief and loss that many people in the UK are feeling about the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
"As a mark of respect for the funeral, and to give colleagues, customers and patients the chance to honour the occasion, the majority of our pharmacies will be closed on Monday 19 September. We will re-open as normal on Tuesday".
It added: "Please remember to check your medication to ensure you have sufficient supply and if you require support our teams will be happy to help. For any urgent health advice or support on Monday, please visit NHS Choices to find your nearest open pharmacy."
Find the opening times for your nearest Lloyds Pharmacy here.
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