Countries all over the world have actually kicked off the new year in style with some unbelievable fireworks displays.995549
With Christmas falling on a weekend Brits have been treated to two bumper bank holidays this festive duration.
However while the extra day off is really 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 overview of shopping over the next three days.The Manchester Christmas Markets have never ever been so huge, with this year's occasion boasting lots of shopping in addition to top food and drink areas, family-frendly zones, and even an ice rink.
The markets now extending right throughout the city, so it's definitely helpful to understand exactly which zones you can get access to at what times so you can prepare your trip strategically and bag whatever provides you need. ASDA
On New Year's Day most stores will run bank holiday hours from 10am up until 5pm.
On January 2 most shops be open from 7am to 11pm on January 2, however some smaller branches may run lowered bank holiday opening hours.
Sainsbury's.
On New Year's Day most of UK branches will be open, however will operate bank holiday hours from around 11am till 5pm.
Tomorrow reduced hours are most likely to be in place at most Sainsbury's shops, meaning it's best to stockpile or run the risk of getting captured out without breakfast. Aldi.
On New Year's Day stores will remain closed, but reopen on January 2 with their typical working hours.
Tesco.
Tomorrow consumers can expect Sunday opening hours, with City and Express shops staying open till 6pm.
The following day all shops will run their typical opening hours.
Manchester city board has finally confirmed the opening times of each location, 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 shops will open 9am until 6pm.
Waitrose.
Tomorrow just picked 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 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, 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 location to pack up, 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 till 9pm daily, just closing on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
