Asda has confirmed that it will close its stores on Monday 19th September so that colleagues and customers can watch the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Stores will reopen at 5pm but any staff that work on Monday will receive double time.
A spokesperson for Asda said:
“As a mark of respect for Her Majesty The Queen, all Asda stores will be closed on Monday 19th September until 5pm to allow our customers and colleagues to recognise the passing of our late Monarch and commemorate her steadfast service to our nation.
“We will not be offering online deliveries on Monday 19th September.
“All our stores will close by midnight on Sunday, 18th September and reopen at 5pm on Monday, 19th September.
“Those colleagues contracted to work while the stores are closed will receive their normal pay.
“Any colleagues who work when the stores reopen will be paid double time for the rest of the day.”
