Nations all over the world have kicked off the brand-new year in style with some amazing fireworks displays.2480192
With Christmas falling on a weekend Brits have been treated to 2 bumper bank holidays this joyful duration.
While the additional day off is really welcome, the bank vacation can wreak havoc 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 guide to shopping over the next three days.The Manchester Christmas Markets have never ever been so big, with this year's event boasting a lot of shopping along with leading food and drink locations, family-frendly zones, as well as an ice rink.
The markets now extending ideal throughout the city, so it's definitely useful to know precisely 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 shops will operate bank holiday hours from 10am until 5pm.
On January 2 most stores be open from 7am to 11pm on January 2, however some smaller branches may run reduced bank holiday opening hours.
Sainsbury's.
On New Year's Day the majority of UK branches will be open, however will run bank holiday hours from around 11am till 5pm.
Tomorrow lowered hours are likely to be in place at most Sainsbury's shops, meaning it's best to stock up or risk getting caught out without breakfast. Aldi.
On New Year's Day stores will remain closed, however resume on January 2 with their typical working hours.
Tesco.
Tomorrow shoppers can expect Sunday opening hours, with City and Express shops remaining open till 6pm.
The following day all shops will run their typical opening hours.
Manchester city board has lastly verified the opening times of each location, and here's the breakdown for 2018. Morrisons.
On New Year's Day normal Sunday hours will be in location, with searching starting from 9.30 am and on Monday all stores will open 9am up until 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 up until 8pm. At the center European market on Albert Square the stalls will open from 10am-9pm from November 10-December 20, and after that 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 pack up, with traders finishing one day later on.
This year's newest addition, The Rink at Cathedral Gardens, is now open up until January 7 from 11am up until 9pm daily, just closing on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
