Nations all over the world have actually kicked off the brand-new year in style with some incredible fireworks display screens.2426307
With Christmas falling on a weekend Brits have been dealt with to two bumper bank holidays this festive period.
But while the extra day of rest is extremely welcome, the bank holiday can create chaos with our supermarket 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 occasion boasting a lot of shopping along with top food and drink locations, family-frendly zones, as well as an ice rink.
The markets now stretching ideal throughout the city, so it's certainly useful to understand exactly which zones you can get access to at exactly what times so you can prepare your journey strategically and bag whatever presents you need. ASDA
On New Year's Day most stores will run bank holiday hours from 10am till 5pm.
On January 2 most stores be open from 7am to 11pm on January 2, but some smaller branches may run lowered bank holiday opening hours.
Sainsbury's.
On New Year's Day most of UK branches will be open, but will run bank holiday hours from around 11am up until 5pm.
Tomorrow decreased hours are likely to be in place at most Sainsbury's shops, suggesting it's finest to stockpile or risk getting caught out without breakfast. Aldi.
On New Year's Day shops will remain closed, however reopen on January 2 with their normal working hours.
Tesco.
Tomorrow consumers can anticipate Sunday opening hours, with City and Express shops remaining open until 6pm.
The following day all shops will run their regular opening hours.
Manchester city council has 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 place, with browsing beginning with 9.30 am and on Monday all stores will open 9am up until 6pm.
Waitrose.
Tomorrow just chose 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, 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. Generally, Albert Square is the final area to evacuate, with traders ending up one day later on.
This year's newest addition, The Rink at Cathedral Gardens, is now open till January 7 from 11am until 9pm daily, just closing on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
