Nations all over the world have actually kicked off the brand-new year in style with some incredible fireworks displays.1909694
With Christmas falling on a weekend Brits have actually been dealt with to two bumper bank holidays this joyful period.
However while the extra 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 actually never been so huge, with this year's occasion boasting a lot of shopping as well as leading food and drink locations, family-frendly zones, as well as an ice rink.
The markets now stretching best across the city, so it's definitely helpful to understand precisely which zones you can get access to at what times so you can plan your journey tactically and bag whatever presents you need. ASDA
On New Year's Day most shops will run bank holiday hours from 10am until 5pm.
On January 2 most stores be open from 7am to 11pm on January 2, but some smaller branches may run reduced bank holiday opening hours.
Sainsbury's.
On New Year's Day most of UK branches will be open, however will run bank holiday hours from around 11am up until 5pm.
Tomorrow reduced hours are likely to be in place at most Sainsbury's stores, meaning it's finest to stockpile or risk getting caught out without breakfast. Aldi.
On New Year's Day shops will stay closed, but resume on January 2 with their regular working hours.
Tesco.
Tomorrow consumers can expect Sunday opening hours, with City and Express stores staying open until 6pm.
The following day all shops will run their regular opening hours.
Manchester city board has finally verified the opening times of each location, and here's the breakdown for 2018. Morrisons.
On New Year's Day normal Sunday hours will remain in location, with searching starting from 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 larger shops will open from 8am till 8pm. At the hub European market on Albert Square the stalls will open from 10am-9pm from November 10-December 20, and 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 final location to pack up, with traders completing one day later on.
This year's newest addition, The Rink at Cathedral Gardens, is now open till January 7 from 11am up until 9pm everyday, just closing on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
