Are shops open on Monday including stores such as Primark, Argos, B&M, Home Bargains and B&Q?

Monday has been declared a national bank holiday to mark Queen Elizabeth II's funeral. The monarch will be laid to rest on September 19 at Westminster Abbey in London.

It's thought to be the largest international event put on in the UK for decades, with 2,000 people in attendance and billions worldwide expected to tune in for the proceedings. World leaders and foreign royals will be among those attending the service in the capital.

Huge crowds are expected outside Westminster Abbey during the service. It will also be broadcast live on huge screens in locations across the country, as well as on the BBC, ITV and Sky.

Read more:Queen's state funeral: Time, service details and everything you need to know

Some major supermarkets and restaurants have confirmed that they'll be closing on Monday, while others will be open for limited hours. The government said businesses can opt to shut on the day of the state funeral in respect of the late monarch.

The official guidance states: “Some businesses may wish to consider closing or postponing events, especially on the day of the state funeral, however, this is at the discretion of individual businesses.”

Here is what stories such as Primark, Argos, B&M, Home Bargains and B&Q have planned for Monday.

Primark will close all 191 stores on the bank holiday.

A spokesperson said: "Our stores, depots and Head Office in the UK will be closed on Monday 19th September to give our colleagues the opportunity to pay their respects and watch the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

"We will reopen as normal on Tuesday."

Argos will be closing its doors on Monday.

A spokesman said: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. In honour of Her Majesty and so our