Bank Holiday Monday closures in Salford

Many businesses and centres across Salford have announced temporary closures as a mark of respect for The Queen’s Funeral.

The closures come after King Charles approved Monday 19th September as a National Bank Holiday to commemorate the late monarch.

Schools and Colleges across the country have been advised to close, following a statement from The Department of Education. It said: “This day will be a bank holiday and settings that are normally closed on a bank holiday should close on this day, as a mark of respect. This will include schools and colleges.”

Supermarkets such as Tesco, Aldi, Co-op, Marks and Spencer and Morrisons have announced a full day closure. Sainsburys and ASDA plan to reopen some stories at 5pm.

Furthermore, Salford Medical Centre, Windsor Dental, AgeUK Salford, multiple Petmedics Veterinary Hospitals, Salford Gymnastics Club and JD Gyms are just some planning to observe the State Funeral.

Salford University has also announced the suspension of Lectures and Workshops for the day in order for staff and students to mourn.

Each closure has been announced via Twitter or Facebook.

The Queen’s Funeral is due to take place on Monday at Westminster Abbey at 11:00 BST. The Service will be broadcasted on BBC NEWS and BBC1 from 8:00 BST.

The Monarch is currently lying in state, where she will remain until 6:30 BST on Monday.

The date will mark the end of the 10-day period of mourning throughout the country.

Salford City Council have arranged space for the public to leave floral tributes to Her Majesty at Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road (M27 5DA). Furthermore, books of condolence can be found at Salford Civic Centre, Swinton Gateway, Broughton Hub, Eccles Gateway, Pendleton Gateway, Walkden Gateway, Irlam Recreation Centre, St Peters Church and University of Salford (The Old Fire Station on the Crescent).

Books of condolence for Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II can be signed at locations across Salford. See the full list here and how to sign the online book for the Royal Family. https://t.co/qqxPyaDXgc pic.twitter.com/udHJg6DUQA

— Salford City Council (@SalfordCouncil) September 14, 2022