Greggs will close shops around the country on the day of the Queen's funeral so staff can have the bank holiday off.
The Newcastle-based food-on-the-go chain confirmed it will shut on Monday September 19. Greggs said it took the decision to allow the staff to pay their respects.
In a message posted on its social media pages, Greggs wrote: "To give our colleagues the opportunity to pay their respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Greggs shops will be closed on Monday 19th September.
