Bank holiday Queen

Guidance and rules for the bank holiday to honour the Queen's state funeral have now been announced by His Majesty's Government. King Charles confirmed that ...

The government also referenced how some employment contracts ask individuals to work some Saturdays and bank holidays. 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." This is a matter for discussion between individuals and their employer. While schools will shut, others including those in caring professions and the NHS still need to work. King Charles confirmed that the date of his late mother's funeral would be a bank holiday during his proclamation ceremony yesterday (Saturday, September 10).

Whether or not you can get the state funeral off - or get extra money or time off for working it - depends on your employer and your contract.

"Some contracts of employment state that the employee is entitled to take all 'usual' bank holidays as leave, or give a specific number of bank holidays (for example 'eight bank holidays'). But if it states that you are entitled to "all" bank holidays, then you should be given the day off. If this is the case, the employee does have the contractual right to take a day's leave in respect of the additional bank holiday." However, we would expect that many workers will be able to take the day off on the bank holiday. There is no statutory entitlement to time off for bank holidays, but employers may include bank holidays as part of a worker’s leave entitlement. While the Government wants to "encourage" employers to give workers time off, it is not forcing them to.

The government also referenced how some employment contracts ask individuals to work some Saturdays and bank holidays. It reiterated that this "is is a matter ...

The government also referenced how some employment contracts ask individuals to work some Saturdays and bank holidays. 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." Those working on the day of the Queen's funeral may be entitled to time off in lieu. 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 include bank holidays as part of a worker’s leave entitlement."

On the government website it states: "Monday, September 19, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral, will be a national bank holiday. This ...

On the government website it states: "Monday, September 19, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral, will be a national bank holiday. "Employers may include bank holidays as part of a worker’s leave entitlement. The bank holiday will be a unique national moment, and we would encourage employers to respond sensitively to requests from workers who wish to take time off." This bank holiday will operate in the same way as other bank holidays, and there is no statutory entitlement to time off. The government has urged employers to "respond sensitively" to staff who wish to take time off for the Queen's state funeral. While there is no statutory entitlement for time off, employers are urged to "respond sensitively" if staff wish to not work that day.

This Bank Holiday will operate in the same way as other Bank Holidays, and there is no statutory entitlement to time off. Employers may include Bank Holidays as ...

- 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. We also expect employers to respond sensitively to requests from workers who wish to take the day of the funeral off work. The Bank Holiday will be a unique national moment, and we would encourage employers to respond sensitively to requests from workers who wish to take time off. Employers may include Bank Holidays as part of a worker’s leave entitlement.

The date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's State Funeral, Monday 19 September, will be a national Bank Holiday. This will allow individuals, ...

- 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. We also expect employers to respond sensitively to requests from workers who wish to take the day of the funeral off work. It will be a unique national moment, and employers are being encouraged to respond sensitively to requests from workers who wish to take time off. Will there be a Bank Holiday for the Coronation? - This Bank Holiday is official and applies in the same way as all others. - Yes, this Bank Holiday will apply in all parts of the UK. This Bank Holiday will operate in the same way as other Bank Holidays, and there is no statutory entitlement to time off.

The confirmation that the Queen's funeral will be a national Bank Holiday means that millions could get the day off work. The UK government announced ...

That’s the same policy for overtime rates, the government says, and reclaiming annual leave days if it is granted as a free day off by your employer. We also expect employers to respond sensitively to requests from workers who wish to take the day of the funeral off work.” However, we would expect that many workers will be able to take the day off on the bank holiday.

On the government website it states: "Monday, September 19, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral, will be a national bank holiday. This ...

On the government website it states: "Monday, September 19, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral, will be a national bank holiday. "Employers may include bank holidays as part of a worker’s leave entitlement. The bank holiday will be a unique national moment, and we would encourage employers to respond sensitively to requests from workers who wish to take time off." This bank holiday will operate in the same way as other bank holidays, and there is no statutory entitlement to time off. The government has urged employers to "respond sensitively" to staff who wish to take time off for the Queen's state funeral. While there is no statutory entitlement for time off, employers are urged to "respond sensitively" if staff wish to not work that day.

A bank holiday has been confirmed for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, but not everyone will automatically get the day off.

You will likely have the day off, but don’t assume it’s a sure thing. It could be anytime in the next year, which might seem peculiar but there’s precedent for such a lengthy gap. There is no statutory entitlement to time off for bank holidays, but employers may include bank holidays as part of a worker’s leave entitlement.’ However, it was not a bank holiday. [confirmed to be a bank holiday](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/09/queen-death-will-we-get-a-bank-holiday-for-king-charles-iiis-coronation-17333828/) – the date is still unknown, though. [From moon landings to Dolly the Sheep: 24 groundbreaking events that happened during the Queen’s reign](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/11/24-groundbreaking-events-that-happened-during-the-queens-reign-17339588/?ico=more_text_links) [ live blog](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/08/queens-health-latest-concerns-royal-family-gather-head-to-balmoral-16453313/) for the latest updates, and sign Metro.co.uk's [book of condolence to Her Majesty](https://metro.co.uk/queen-elizabeth-ii-dead-tributes-condolence-book/) here. [declared a bank holiday](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/10/date-of-queens-state-funeral-to-be-a-bank-holiday-17343466/) for the country. [bank holidays](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/30/when-is-the-next-bank-holiday-full-list-of-2022-and-2023-dates-17266050/) and public holidays do not have to be given as paid leave – and this includes the [upcoming bank holiday](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/08/will-there-be-a-bank-holiday-to-mourn-the-queen-17331207/) declared for the Queen’s funeral. [London](https://metro.co.uk/tag/london/?ico=auto_link_news_P3_LNK1) ahead of her [state funeral](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/09/queen-elizabeth-death-what-is-a-state-funeral-and-who-has-had-one-17337467/) on [Monday 19 Septembe](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/10/queens-funeral-date-confirmed-as-september-19-17346728/)r, many will be preparing for the historic day. [Queen Elizabeth dead at the age of 96 after 70-year rule of UK](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/08/queen-elizabeth-ii-dead-the-uks-longest-reigning-monarch-dies-aged-96-17324332/) [What happens next following the death of the Queen?](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/11/queen-dead-what-happens-next-from-mourning-period-to-funeral-17348882/) [Charles III: The boy who waited 70 years to be King](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/10/king-charles-iii-as-queen-elizabeth-dies-whats-next-for-britain-17340207/) [RIP Ma'am: Your heartfelt messages to her Majesty The Queen](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/09/rip-maam-your-messages-to-her-majesty-the-queen-17334488/) [King Charles III addresses the nation for the first time](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/09/queen-elizabeth-ii-dead-king-charles-iii-addresses-nation-for-first-time-17339232/) [it will take time to accept life without ‘Grannie.’](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/10/william-says-it-will-take-time-to-face-the-reality-of-life-without-grannie-17346593/)

The King has announced that Monday 19 September will be a bank holiday for the Queen's funeral. | ITV National News.

There are no plans that this bank holiday become an annual tradition. "The government cannot interfere in existing contractual arrangements between employers and workers. Schools will be closed on 19 September, so that staff and pupils can mark the historic occasion.

The bank holiday has been approved by King Charles III, but not everyone will get the day off.

"However, we would expect that many workers will be able to take the day off on the bank holiday. The outlet says palace aides "insist" the details about the coronation aren't discussed in advance out of respect for the reigning monarch. A date for the coronation hasn't been announced, but they tend to take place some time after a new monarch ascends the throne. As the country entered a period of mourning, the bank holiday remained unconfirmed. The guidance says: "This is a matter for discussion between individuals and their employer. The UK Government has since issued guidance about how the day will affect workers.

There will be a bank holiday around the UK to mark the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday 19 September. TOPSHOT - Members of the public watch the ...

The service is set to take place at 11am. “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. [Queen’s lying in state will end,](https://inews.co.uk/news/queen-lying-in-state-when-how-long-pay-respects-state-funeral-1848381?ico=in-line_link) and in the morning the coffin will be taken in procession [from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey for the funeral](https://inews.co.uk/news/the-queen-funeral-route-map-where-see-london-coffin-procession-time-state-funeral-1849046?ico=in-line_link). [a national two-minute silence](https://inews.co.uk/news/minute-silence-today-is-when-uk-silent-commemorate-queen-death-1844020?ico=in-line_link) held at midday on the day of the funeral. [the rest of the period of national mourning](https://inews.co.uk/news/national-mourning-what-mean-how-long-uk-period-queen-happen-explained-1843448?ico=in-line_link). [close on the day of the Queen’s funeral](https://inews.co.uk/news/day-off-queen-funeral-will-get-uk-bank-holiday-monday-19-september-rules-explained-1849250?ico=in-line_link), however, some may choose to do so as a mark of respect. [UK will close on the bank holiday Monday](https://inews.co.uk/news/day-off-school-queen-funeral-will-elizabeth-ii-state-mean-schools-1843735?ico=in-line_link). [a national day of mourning](https://inews.co.uk/news/national-mourning-day-when-date-queen-funeral-how-observed-uk-1845374?ico=in-line_link), was confirmed by the King at [his Accession Council](https://inews.co.uk/news/accession-council-what-meaning-who-proclamation-king-charles-time-1844703?ico=in-line_link). [date of the Queen’s funeral](https://inews.co.uk/news/queen-funeral-when-date-state-elizabeth-ii-why-uk-bank-holiday-explained-1847453?ico=in-line_link) will be [marked as a bank holiday around the UK](https://inews.co.uk/news/bank-holiday-queen-death-will-uk-day-off-date-state-funeral-explained-1847177?ico=in-line_link). [confirmed the order](https://inews.co.uk/news/queen-state-funeral-day-uk-bank-holiday-king-charles-confirmed-1847184?ico=in-line_link) at a [ceremony in London proclaiming him monarch](https://inews.co.uk/news/charles-proclaimed-king-today-time-when-watch-accession-council-tv-what-happens-1846963?ico=in-line_link), following [the death of Elizabeth II](https://inews.co.uk/news/queen-dies-what-happens-when-operation-london-bridge-funeral-elizabeth-ii-death-1309268?ico=in-line_link) on Thursday 8 September – here’s [everything you need to know](https://inews.co.uk/news/day-off-queen-funeral-will-get-uk-bank-holiday-monday-19-september-rules-explained-1849250?ico=in-line_link). [is getting two more official holidays than usual in 2022](https://inews.co.uk/news/next-bank-holiday-when-uk-holidays-2022-christmas-dates-1822299?ico=in-line_link), having already [ had an extra day off](https://inews.co.uk/news/bank-holidays-2022-uk-holiday-dates-full-list-when-next-1374571?ico=in-line_link) thanks to the [Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations](https://inews.co.uk/news/jubilee-bank-holiday-when-date-2022-uk-extra-queen-platinum-events-explained-1634929?ico=in-line_link).

“There is no statutory entitlement to time off for bank holidays, but employers may include bank holidays as part of a worker's leave entitlement,” it said.

The Government said it was not “asking them to remain open on the day of the bank holiday”. [close on the day of the Queen’s funeral](https://inews.co.uk/news/day-off-queen-funeral-will-get-uk-bank-holiday-monday-19-september-rules-explained-1849250?ico=in-line_link), however, some may choose to do so as a mark of respect. Staff having the day off is “a matter for discussion between individuals and their employer” and the Government “cannot interfere” in existing contractual arrangements. [standard bank holiday](https://inews.co.uk/news/queen-state-funeral-day-uk-bank-holiday-king-charles-confirmed-1847184?ico=in-line_link) -meaning there is no obligation for employers to let their staff have that day off. [confirmed the order](https://inews.co.uk/news/queen-state-funeral-day-uk-bank-holiday-king-charles-confirmed-1847184?ico=in-line_link) at a [ceremony in London proclaiming him monarch](https://inews.co.uk/news/charles-proclaimed-king-today-time-when-watch-accession-council-tv-what-happens-1846963?ico=in-line_link), in order to allow the British public to pay their respects and commemorate the Queen’s reign. [UK bank holiday](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=55199X1622456&isjs=1&jv=15.3.0-stackpath&sref=https%3A%2F%2Finews.co.uk%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dbank%2Bholiday%23gsc.tab%3D0%26gsc.q%3Dbank%2520holiday%26gsc.page%3D1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Furl%3Fclient%3Dinternal-element-cse%26cx%3D011782314020777428663%3Aycznkklrfq5%26q%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Finews.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fschools-close-bank-holiday-will-queen-funeral-state-what-mean-school-explained-1847656%26sa%3DU%26ved%3D2ahUKEwiXirjOio36AhVOXxoKHRRGDXMQFnoECAgQAg%26usg%3DAOvVaw1-Gpp_FLgBsA_7FGTsFFkm&xs=1&xtz=-60&xuuid=ff8d30ce7178e89661dbaee68f38bfb7&xjsf=other_click__contextmenu%20%5B0%5D?ico=in-line_link) for the [Queen’s funeral](https://inews.co.uk/news/the-queen-funeral-date-monday-19-september-westminster-abbey-1847944?ico=in-line_link) on Monday 19 September.