Countries all over the world have begun the new year in style with some incredible fireworks displays.1819336
With Christmas falling on a weekend Brits have actually been treated to 2 bumper bank holidays this festive duration.
While the extra day off is really welcome, the bank holiday can wreak havoc with our grocery store opening times.
Whether you need to nip out for last minute nibbles or stock up on hangover food, here's your overview of shopping over the next 3 days.The Manchester Christmas Markets have never ever been so big, with this year's event boasting lots of shopping along with top food and beverage areas, family-frendly zones, and even an ice rink.
The marketplaces now stretching right across the city, so it's definitely helpful to know exactly which zones you can get access to at exactly what times so you can prepare your journey strategically and bag whatever presents you require. ASDA
On New Year's Day most stores will operate bank holiday hours from 10am up until 5pm.
On January 2 most shops be open from 7am to 11pm on January 2, but some smaller sized branches may run minimized bank holiday opening hours.
Sainsbury's.
On New Year's Day the majority of UK branches will be open, but will operate bank holiday hours from around 11am till 5pm.
Tomorrow reduced hours are likely to be in place at most Sainsbury's shops, indicating it's finest to stock up or run the risk of getting captured out without breakfast. Aldi.
On New Year's Day stores will remain closed, but resume on January 2 with their typical working hours.
Tesco.
Tomorrow shoppers can expect Sunday opening hours, with Metro and Express stores staying open till 6pm.
The following day all stores will operate their normal opening hours.
Manchester city council has actually lastly validated the opening times of each location, and here's the breakdown for 2018. Morrisons.
On New Year's Day regular Sunday hours will remain in location, with browsing beginning with 9.30 am and on Monday all shops will open 9am till 6pm.
Waitrose.
Tomorrow only selected shops will be open from 10.30 am and 4.30 pm, while on Monday most branches will be open 9am to 6pm.
Some bigger 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. Typically, Albert Square is the last location to evacuate, with traders completing one day later on.
This year's latest addition, The Rink at Cathedral Gardens, is now open until January 7 from 11am until 9pm daily, only closing on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
