September 19 will be a bank holiday for the United Kingdom - but it's still not known if this will evolve into an annual bank holiday.
We also expect employers to respond sensitively to requests from workers who wish to take the day of the funeral off work.
Some employment contracts ask individuals to work some Saturdays/bank holidays. Can these people take this bank holiday off work?This is a matter for discussion between individuals and their employer.No decision has yet been made. A decision will be made nearer the time.There are currently no plans for an annual holiday.
If an individual will have to work on the day of the funeral – can they take an additional day’s holiday another day?Was King George VI’s funeral a National Holiday?No, King George VI’s funeral was not a bank holiday, but the government wants to help give as many people as possible the opportunity on the day of the State Funeral to mark Her Majesty’s passing and commemorate Her reign.This is a matter for discussion between you and your employer.
If someone has annual leave booked for the day of the funeral – will they be able to reclaim this leave?Will this bank holiday apply everywhere in the UK?Get your need-to-know latest news, feel-good stories, analysis and more
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