Nations all over the world have actually kicked off the brand-new year in style with some extraordinary fireworks displays.8184777
With Christmas falling on a weekend Brits have been dealt with to two bumper bank holidays this joyful duration.
But while the additional day of rest is very welcome, the bank holiday can create chaos with our grocery store opening times.
Whether you have 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 been so big, with this year's event boasting plenty of shopping as well as top food and beverage locations, family-frendly zones, as well as an ice rink.
The marketplaces now extending right across the city, so it's certainly helpful to know precisely which zones you can get access to at what times so you can prepare your journey tactically and bag whatever presents you need. ASDA
On New Year's Day most stores will operate bank holiday hours from 10am till 5pm.
On January 2 most shops be open from 7am to 11pm on January 2, but some smaller branches may operate reduced bank holiday opening hours.
Sainsbury's.
On New Year's Day most of UK branches will be open, but will operate bank holiday hours from around 11am until 5pm.
Tomorrow decreased hours are most likely to be in place at most Sainsbury's shops, implying it's best to stockpile or risk getting caught 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 buyers can expect Sunday opening hours, with City and Express stores remaining open till 6pm.
The following day all shops will run their regular opening hours.
Manchester city council has actually finally confirmed the opening times of each area, and here's the breakdown for 2018. Morrisons.
On New Year's Day typical Sunday hours will remain in location, with browsing starting from 9.30 am and on Monday all stores will open 9am till 6pm.
Waitrose.
Tomorrow just selected stores will be open from 10.30 am and 4.30 pm, while on Monday most branches will be open 9am to 6pm.
Some bigger shops will open from 8am until 8pm. At the hub 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 area to evacuate, with traders completing one day later.
This year's most recent addition, The Rink at Cathedral Gardens, is now open till January 7 from 11am till 9pm everyday, just closing on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
