Nations all over the world have actually started the brand-new year in style with some incredible fireworks displays.7319861
With Christmas falling on a weekend Brits have actually been dealt with to two bumper bank holidays this joyful period.
While the additional day off is very welcome, the bank holiday can wreak havoc with our supermarket opening times.
Whether you need to nip out for last minute nibbles or stock up on hangover food, here's your guide to shopping over the next three days.The Manchester Christmas Markets have never ever been so huge, with this year's event boasting plenty of shopping in addition to top food and drink locations, family-frendly zones, and even an ice rink.
The markets now extending ideal throughout the city, so it's absolutely useful to understand exactly which zones you can get access to at exactly what times so you can plan your trip tactically and bag whatever presents you require. ASDA
On New Year's Day most stores will operate bank holiday hours from 10am till 5pm.
On January 2 most stores be open from 7am to 11pm on January 2, however some smaller branches may run decreased bank holiday opening hours.
Sainsbury's.
On New Year's Day the majority of UK branches will be open, but will run bank holiday hours from around 11am until 5pm.
Tomorrow minimized hours are most likely to be in place at most Sainsbury's shops, suggesting it's best to stock up or risk getting captured out without breakfast. Aldi.
On New Year's Day stores will stay closed, but resume on January 2 with their regular working hours.
Tesco.
Tomorrow shoppers can expect Sunday opening hours, with City and Express shops remaining open till 6pm.
The following day all stores will operate their normal opening hours.
Manchester city board has actually finally confirmed the opening times of each location, and here's the breakdown for 2018. Morrisons.
On New Year's Day typical Sunday hours will be in place, with browsing starting from 9.30 am and on Monday all stores will open 9am until 6pm.
Waitrose.
Tomorrow only picked stores will be open from 10.30 am and 4.30 pm, while on Monday most branches will be open 9am to 6pm.
Some larger stores will open from 8am till 8pm. At the center European market on Albert Square the stalls will open from 10am-9pm from November 10-December 20, then from 10am-6pm on the closing day on Wednesday, December 21. Markets in all zones except for Albert Square close on December 20. Traditionally, Albert Square is the last area to evacuate, with traders finishing one day later on.
This year's latest addition, The Rink at Cathedral Gardens, is now open up until January 7 from 11am up until 9pm day-to-day, only closing on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
