Everything closed for The Queen’s funeral, from McDonald’s to Tesco

On Monday September 19, the world’s eyes will turn to Westminster Abbey.

We’ll be saying a final farewell to revered monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, following her death on September 8, aged 96.

It is a historic event – and surely an emotional one for many – so Monday has been declared a bank holiday. Many shops, supermarkets and restaurants will close for the occasion.

Here is the full list of places that will be closed on Monday, September 19 across the UK.

Places closed for The Queen’s funeral on Monday

Shops

Supermarkets Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons, Lidl, Aldi, Iceland, Co-op, Marks & Spencer and Waitrose will shut down for the day.

Asda will reopen from 5pm on Monday, it has said – while many will be shut for the entire day, reopening on Tuesday, September 20.

Stores including Poundland, Wilko, Argos, John Lewis, Ikea, WHSmith, Dunelm, Harrods, Selfridges, Curry’s, Waterstones, Lakeland, DFS, B&M, Home Bargains, Holland & Barrett

Kwik Fit, Halfords, Pets At Home, Jollyes, B&Q, Wickes, Robert Dyas, Homebase, Blue Diamond Garden Centres and Toolstation will also be shutting, so make sure you visit beforehand if you need something for your car, pet, house or garden.

Fashion shops Primark, Zara, Matalan, River Island, French Connection, H&M, JD Sports, Pandora, L’Occitane, Next and Joules have also confirmed plans to fully shut for the day.

For more on why supermarkets and shops are closing for The Queen’s funeral, head to our guide.

Restaurants

Greggs, McDonald’s and Costa Coffee are among the chain cafés and eateries that have confirmed a Monday closure.

In particularly, McDonald’s confirmed that it will be closed all day until 5pm on Monday.

Starbucks UK will also close between 11am and 2pm on Monday.

Royal Mail services are being suspended on the day of The Queen’s funeral.

At least 114 of more than 11,500 Post Office branches will be closed on Monday, and it’s likely that the some 2,500 found in shops such as Tesco and WHSmith will also be closed.

However, as many Post Office branches are individually owned, it’s up to each branch to decide if it wants to open.

Amazon will keep going, however it’s been reported that it will pause deliveries during The Queen’s funeral.

Tourist attractions

Some food banks will also be shut on Monday, it’s worth noting.

As these are often independently-run and volunteer-led, it may depend on the situation in your local area, though charity The Trussell Trust did confirm that it had told its partners it was up them.

Chief executive Emma Revie said: ‘Food banks in our network run sessions on different days and at different times.

‘Food banks are best placed to make the right decision for their communities and will ensure everyone who needs support can access it as they do with every bank holiday.

‘As each food bank is an independent charity, we’d encourage people who need support to contact their local food bank to check their opening hours.’

If in need of a food bank’s services, contact them directly to find out when they will be open.