Following the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and the subsequent announcement made by His Majesty King Charles III that the day of the Queen's funeral will be a public holiday, Monday 19th September 2022 has been declared a Bank Holiday to coincide with her Majesty’s State Funeral and to mark the last day of the national period of mourning.
Schools are required to close on this day to allow individuals to pay their respects to Her Majesty and commemorate Her reign.