Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral
King Charles has confirmed that Monday 19th September 2022, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, will be a national bank holiday.
This will allow individuals, businesses and other organisations to pay their respects to Her Majesty and commemorate Her reign, while marking the final day of the period of national mourning.
How will this bank holiday work?
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 part of their nanny’s leave entitlement. The bank holiday will take place across the United Kingdom.
Does this bank holiday mean my nanny can have the day off work?
This is a matter for discussion between the nanny and their employer. There is no statutory entitlement to time off for bank holidays, but employers may include bank holidays as part of their nanny’s leave entitlement.
The Government state that this bank holiday will be a unique national moment, and they would encourage employers to respond sensitively to requests from employees who wish to take time off.
Some employment contracts ask the nanny to work bank holidays. Can these individuals take this bank holiday off work?
This is a matter for discussion between individuals and their employer.
If the nanny will have to work on the day of the funeral – can they take an additional day’s holiday another day or will they be paid extra?
This is a matter for discussion between individuals and their employer. There are no statutory rules regarding extra pay on bank holidays.
If the nanny has annual leave booked for the day of the funeral – will they be able to reclaim this leave?
This is a matter for discussion between individuals and their employer.
Will schools be closed on the day of the bank holiday?
Yes, schools will be closed. The Government are not asking them to remain open on the day of the bank holiday.
All information has been obtained from The Government via Gov.uk