THOUSANDS of online shoppers could see their parcels delayed next week.
Online shopping giants have shared how Queen Elizabeth II's funeral will affect normal operations.
The longest-reigning British monarch died on Thursday at the age of 96.
Her Majesty's state funeral has been declared a bank holiday and several major retailers and businesses have also decided to close, out of respect.
We list all the retailers that won't be fulfilling the deliveries of online orders on Monday, September 19.
It comes after Amazon confirms that none of the online retail giant's parcels will be delivered before or during the funeral on Monday.
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Argos
Argos will shut all its 1039 UK stores to customers on the day of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.
A spokesman said: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
"In honour of Her Majesty and so our colleagues can pay their respects, all Argos stores will be closed on Monday, 19th September."
This will also include Argos fast track delivery.
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ASOS
ASOS has confirmed that customers deliveries will be paused as a mark of respect for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral next week.
A spokesperson for ASOS said: "To confirm, ASOS will operate its usual bank holiday plan on the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.
"The majority of ASOS staff will not be working and our carrier partners will not be delivering – customer delivery schedules will be updated accordingly."
The retailer went on to say that it will offer refunds to those customers who had already scheduled a nominated day delivery for Monday, September 19.
B&M
The popular discount chain will close all its 682 stores and pause its online delivery service.
A spokesperson for B&M said: "All B&M Stores across the UK will be closed on Monday 19th September to commemorate the passing of our late monarch.
All B&M customer orders will be paused and product deliveries will not resume until Tuesday, September 20.
B&Q
Hardware giant B&Q is closing all 306 UK stores and suspending home deliveries on Monday.
A B&Q spokesperson said: "As a mark of respect for the state funeral for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and to offer our colleagues the opportunity to pay their respects, we have taken the decision to close all our UK stores on Monday 19 September.
"Our click and collect and home delivery services will also be temporarily suspended on the day."
Currys
All 289 Currys stores will close all day, as a mark of respect for the Queen’s 70 years of service.
Alex Baldock, Chief Executive Currys said: "Currys will close all day, as a mark of our respect for the Queen’s 70 years of service and to make sure that thousands of our colleagues can say farewell.
"UK stores will be closed all day, and we will deliver nothing to UK customers on the 19th."
Dunelm
As a mark of respect, Dunelm will be closing all 177 stores.
A spokesperson for the retailer said: "Dunelm will also be pausing delivery, click and collect and customer services on the day of the funeral."
Stores and services will reopen as normal on Tuesday 20th September.
Homebase
Homebase will close all 159 stores to allow their team members to mark the Queen's "incredible life of service."
A spokesperson for Homebase said: "We join the country in mourning the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II and will be closing our stores and pausing all home delivery on the day of her funeral, Monday 19th September."
Ikea
Ikea will close all 33 UK stores and pause deliveries on the day of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.
An IKEA UK spokesperson said, "We join the rest of the United Kingdom in mourning the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
"Out of respect, and to enable our co-workers to participate in the funeral, IKEA will pause its business operations, including closing all of our UK stores on Monday 19th September."
John Lewis
John Lewis plans to shut all 34 of its department stores on the day of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral. These closures will also affect deliveries.
A spokesperson for John Lewis said: "We will not be making any deliveries on Monday 19th September.
"For those customers who had already placed orders for that date, we will be helping them to make alternative arrangements."
Next
Next will close all 477 of its stores next Monday and delivery services will be paused until Tuesday, September 20.
A spokesperson from Next said: "In honour of Her Majesty and so our colleagues can pay their respects, all stores will be closed on Monday, 19 September."
Poundland
All 770 Poundland stores will shut on Monday, September 19.
A spokesperson for Poundland said: "We know how important it is that colleagues have the opportunity to join with their families and pay their respects on the day the funeral takes place.
"Our online shopping business Poundshop.com is suspending deliveries on Monday."
Screwfix
All 775 Screwfix stores will shut on Monday, September 19 and deliveries will be disrupted.
A spokesperson for Screwfix said: "Following the announcement of the State Funeral for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as a mark of respect we have taken the decision to close all of our UK stores, contact centre and to suspend home and site deliveries."
Toolstation
All 556 of Toolstation’s stores across the UK will close on Monday, September 19.
A spokesperson for Toolstation said: "As a mark of respect for the life of service and leadership of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Toolstation has decided that its stores in the United Kingdom will close all day on Monday.
Stores will re-open and the firms' next day delivery service will resume on Tuesday 20th September.
Wickes
Wickes will close its 230 stores and suspend home deliveries and click and collect on Monday, September 13.
A spokesperson for the firm said: "As a mark of respect to recognise Her Majesty's state funeral, we will be closing all of our stores.
"Click and collect and home deliveries will also be suspended on the day."
Wilko
Wilko will be closing its 400 stores in the UK as a mark of respect following Queen Elizabeth's death.
A spokesperson for Wilko said: "As a mark of respect, we will be closing our stores all day on Monday, September 19, so that team members can commemorate the life and service of Her Majesty with their families.
"Wilko will also be pausing all home deliveries on Monday and they will resume as usual on Tuesday."
Zara
Zara will close all its stores as a mark of respect on the day of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.
The brand has more than 60 shops across the UK.
Normal home delivery operations will resume on Tuesday, September 20.
What other businesses and services will be closed on the Queen's funeral?
You might not be able to visit your GP on the day of the Queen's funeral.
NHS England has said GP surgeries in England will be able to close their doors, providing there is enough out-of-hours care to support the local community.
Some hospitals will continue to run normally over the Bank Holiday, while others have postponed some non-urgent appointments.
Some councils will pause bin collections as a mark of respect on the day.
Dorset, North East Derbyshire and the Royal Borough of Greenwich are among a number of areas who have confirmed bin collections won't happen.
It's best to check in with your local council for more information – you can find yours by using the gov.uk tool checker.
Royal Mail will suspend post delivery on the day of the funeral as well.
Some hotels and leisure sites have announced they will close.
Center Parcs said it would close, but has since backtracked on its decision.
It means families won't have to leave or end their holiday early at the company's five parks on the day of the Queen's funeral.
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