Imagine a situation in which you go to your favorite bakery. Then, a sign that says "We will be closed until next Thursday." In this situation, when do you think you can visit the bakery?
Next Thursday or next Friday?
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6Does this answer your question? Is "until" inclusive or exclusive? – FumbleFingers May 27 '21 at 15:20
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I would take that to mean I could buy bread there on Thursday, but I would probably call ahead first. I would want them to say
We will be closed through next Wednesday. We hope to see you Thursday morning.
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In British English, I would expect "We will be reopening on Thursday" (but I would understand 'closed until Thursday' to mean the same thing). – Kate Bunting May 27 '21 at 16:09