What time will pubs open and close for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee?
THE QUEEN's Platinum Jubilee means an extra long bank holiday weekend of celebrations for Brits.
Some who are planning to celebrate the festivities in a pub may be wondering how the occasion will affect opening times.
What time will pubs open for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee?
The Platinum Jubilee celebrations mark Queen Elizabeth's 70th year on the throne.
The 96-year-old is the first British monarch to celebrate 70 years, and a national festival will be held across the country to pay tribute to her years of service.
This jubilee will be tinged with sadness, as she will be marking it without her husband Prince Philip - who died in April 2021.
To honour the historic milestone, bars and pubs across England and Wales will have opening hours extended.
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Section 172 of the Licensing Act 2003 gives the Home Secretary the power to make a licensing hours order, which allows premises in England and Wales to extend their hours to mark special occasions.
However, the rules won't affect pub opening times, with boozers generally opening their doors at around 11am.
What time will pubs close for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee?
The temporary change to licensing hours will only affect closing times for pubs, which will mean you can have a bit of extra time to toast Her Maj's health.
Across the whole bank holiday from Thursday, June 2, 2022, to Saturday, June 4, 2022, opening hours are extended from 11pm to 1am.
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The rule change will also cover nightclubs.
It will mean revellers could have an additional two hours to get the drinks in - but you need to check with your pub to see if they're staying open.
Addressing the move, Home Secretary Priti Patel said: "Her Majesty The Queen is an example to us all – she has served the UK and the Commonwealth with the utmost dignity, steadfastness, and resolve throughout her remarkable reign.
"The Platinum Jubilee is a truly historic occasion, and it is right that the country should mark this celebration in a special way."
She added: “This extension will enable families, friends and communities across England and Wales to raise a glass to toast Her Majesty The Queen and mark her incredible service to our country.”
What other changes are there for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee?
The occasion will also see Brits getting a much needed long bank holiday weekend.
The late May bank holiday has been moved to Thursday, June 2, with Friday, June 3, an extra date added to the calendar, making a four-day weekend starting on June 2.
A free-to-attend ";Platinum Party" is also scheduled at the at the Sandringham estate.
The Palace said the bank holiday break will offer "an opportunity for communities throughout the United Kingdom to come together and celebrate the historic milestone".
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The opening times for some major stores will also change over the Jubilee bank holiday.
You can find out all you need to know about whether your favourite retailers will be open here.
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