Bank holiday

Monday 19 September, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's State Funeral, will be a national bank holiday.

This is a matter for discussion between individuals and their employer. However, we would expect that many workers will be able to take the day off on the bank holiday. Can these individuals take this bank holiday off work? We also expect employers to respond sensitively to requests from workers who wish to take the day of the funeral off work. Will there be a bank holiday for the Coronation? Employers may include bank holidays as part of a worker’s leave entitlement.

Charles III confirmed the public holiday during the ceremony – the first to be televised – at which he was officially proclaimed as the new monarch. ' ...

Later in the evening, there will be a private interment service with senior members of the royal family. One – appointing the day of Her late Majesty’s state funeral as a bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. But King Charles made an order for one during his first meeting with the privy council on Saturday.

Acting Lord President of the Council Penny Mordaunt read out two draft proclamations appointing the day as a bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland ...

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The UK will have a bank holiday on Monday 19 September after King Charles III approved an official order.

A number of horse racing, golf, and boxing fixtures have also been called off. A period of national mourning is now in place and will last until the day of the state funeral, the government has announced. Heads of state from across the world will be invited to join members of the Royal Family to remember the life and service of the Queen.

The bank holiday on 19 September for Her ...

This is a matter for discussion between individuals and their employer. Can these individuals take this bank holiday off work? However, we would expect that many workers will be able to take the day off on the bank holiday.

The Department of Education (DfE) told schools that they should remain open as normal during the period of national mourning. It told headteachers: “Schools and ...

Buckingham Palace announced a period of royal mourning will be observed until seven days after the Queen’s funeral. “Two – appointing the day of Her late Majesty’s state funeral as a bank holiday in Scotland. One – appointing the day of Her late Majesty’s state funeral as a bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Later in the evening, there will be a private interment service with senior members of the royal family. The date of the funeral will also be The day of the

School across the country will close and workplaces could shut as the nation comes together to mourn the loss of Queen Elizabeth II.

This is a matter for discussion between individuals and their employer. Can these people take this bank holiday off work? [King Charles, and daughter Princess Anne](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/09/queen-died-with-charles-and-anne-by-side-as-others-dashed-to-balmoral-17332682/) by her side. This is a matter for discussion between you and your employer, the UK Government again advised. This is a matter for discussion between you and your employer. Yes, this bank holiday will apply in all parts of the UK. Will this bank holiday apply everywhere in the UK? Will there be a bank holiday for the Coronation? If someone has annual leave booked for the day of the funeral – will they be able to reclaim this leave? If I will have work on the day of the funeral – will I be paid extra? September 19 will be a bank holiday for the United Kingdom. The coronation of King Charles, of which a date has not been set, could be another bank holiday for the nation.

King Charles III has signed a proclamation appointing the day of the Queen's funeral as a bank holiday across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

[Operation London Bridge](https://inews.co.uk/news/operation-london-bridge-what-happens-next-queen-death-period-mourning-state-period-1286551?ico=in-line_link) was activated when Queen [Elizabeth II died,](https://inews.co.uk/news/the-queen-how-health-missed-remembrance-sunday-service-back-sprain-latest-news-1300802?ico=in-line_link) designed to cover every aspect of the aftermath. This parade will end at Hyde Park Corner, at which point the hearse will travel by road to Windsor Castle. [Penny Mordaunt, Lord President of the Council, ](https://inews.co.uk/topic/penny-mordaunt?ico=in-line_link)said that a proclamation would appoint the day of the Queen’s funeral as a bank holiday across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Irelan, which King Charles III then signed it, approving the day off. The nearest tube stations are Hyde Park Corner, Green Park, Charing Cross and St James’s Park. There will be a full military parade, with contributions from the Navy and the RAF, as the coffin travels down The Mall. [two-minute silence will take](https://inews.co.uk/news/minute-silence-today-is-when-uk-silent-commemorate-queen-death-1844020?ico=in-line_link) place across the UK at noon on the day of the funeral.

Death of Her Majesty sees football matches postponed, cultural establishments closed, and usual government business scaled back.

Courts in England and Wales will remain open during the mourning period. [planned strike by Royal Mail workers](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2022/08/24/royal-mail-prepares-tear-union-agreement-battle-cut-costs/) on Friday has been called off following the Queen's death. MPs' tributes are expected to be made in Parliament from this lunchtime, into Saturday, in a special sitting. None of the major supermarkets have yet announced changes to their opening times. One - appointing the day of Her late Majesty's state funeral as a bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. [Rail strikes that were being prepared for September](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2022/09/08/train-strike-dates-september-2022-aslef-tssa-tube/) have been cancelled. The Department for Education said schools and colleges in England should remain open as normal during the mourning period. In a message to headteachers, officials from the department said: “Schools and further education settings should remain open. One drive that will continue is implementing the newly announced energy price freeze. Changes to so many aspects of British life - from the running of government to pastimes like sports matches and plays to televisions and radio output - will be seen during the national mourning period, which runs up to [the funeral](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2022/09/10/queen-funeral-plans-where-when-date-invited-elizabeth-ii/). The date is yet to be confirmed. "And of two orders in council, directing the Lord Chancellor to affix the great seal to the proclamations."

The announcement comes after King Charles III was formally declared as the new monarch following the death of his mother aged 96.

One – appointing the day of Her late Majesty’s state funeral as a bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Palace has explained what the second part involved: “Part II, is the holding by The King of His Majesty’s first Privy Council. Continuing the declaration, the King said: “To all of us as a family as to this kingdom, and the wider family of nations of which it is a part, my mother gave an example of lifelong love and of selfless service. “In this purpose, I know that I shall be upheld by the affection and loyalty of the peoples whose Sovereign I have been called upon to be, and that in the discharge of these duties I will be guided by the counsel of their elected parliaments.” Making his declaration, the King said: “My lords, ladies and gentlemen, it is my most sorrowful duty to announce to you the death of my beloved mother the Queen. “And of two orders in council, directing the Lord Chancellor to affix the great seal to the proclamations.”

The Queen will lie in state for “four clear days” in Westminster Hall.

[The Queen's Death: Special meeting of Belfast City Council to be held on Sunday](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/queens-death-special-meeting-belfast-24986254) [Guidelines issued for those travelling to Hillsborough to remember The Queen](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/queens-death-hillsborough-travel-arrangements-24983894) [Royal Hillsborough remembers a lifetime of loyal service](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/queens-death-royal-hillsborough-remembers-24980406) [The Queen's Death: A special relationship with Northern Ireland](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/queens-death-special-relationship-northern-24803718) [here.](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/) To sign up to our FREE newsletters, see [here.](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/) [Queen’s](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/all-about/the-queen) funeral will be a bank holiday. The news comes hours after the new King Charles III confirmed the day of the funeral will be a Bank Holiday. A spokesman for the King said the monarch’s main focus will be leading the royal family and nation in mourning over the coming days. [The Queen’s](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/all-about/the-queen) oak coffin – which is lying in the Ballroom at Balmoral Castle – will be taken by road to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh at 11am on Sunday on a slow six hour journey by hearse, to allow mourners gathered in the towns and villages to pay their respects.

... for the Queen's state funeral. King Charles III approved the day off at his first meeting with the Privy Council. Huw Oliver. Written by.

The most significant (and imminent) event is the Queen’s [funeral](https://www.timeout.com/london/news/when-is-the-queens-funeral-how-can-i-attend-and-where-is-the-procession-090822), which is taking place on Monday September 19. [died at the age of 96](https://www.timeout.com/uk/news/the-queen-has-died-at-the-age-of-96-090822), and now a lot of people are wondering what happens next. We’ll keep you updated on the latest information and announcements as the date of the funeral approaches.

This is a matter for discussion between individuals and their employer. There is no statutory entitlement to time off for Bank Holidays, but employers may ...

- This is a matter for discussion between individuals and their employer. Can these individuals take this bank holiday off work? Sign up to our daily newsletter However, we would expect that many workers will be able to take the day off on the Bank Holiday. We also expect employers to respond sensitively to requests from workers who wish to take the day of the funeral off work. Will there be a Bank Holiday for the Coronation? - This Bank Holiday is official and applies in the same way as all others.

After the announcement that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's funeral is to be declared a bank holiday when it is held at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19th ...

The state funeral for Her Majesty is set to begin at 11:00 – right in the middle of the traditional school day – so the impending decision to announce their closure on this one-off day seems inevitable. Parents and carers who work in certain sectors can also probably expect to have the day off too, whilst others in sectors like retail face an agonising decision from their bosses as to whether they will follow suit. “While normal attendance is expected, headteachers continue to have the power to authorise leaves of absence for pupils in exceptional circumstances.”