Nations all over the world have begun the new year in style with some unbelievable fireworks screens.9811305
With Christmas falling on a weekend Brits have been treated to two bumper bank holidays this joyful period.
While the extra day off is very welcome, the bank holiday can wreak havoc with our supermarket 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 actually never been so huge, with this year's occasion boasting lots of shopping along with leading food and beverage locations, family-frendly zones, as well as an ice rink.
The markets now stretching ideal throughout the city, so it's definitely helpful to know precisely which zones you can get access to at what times so you can plan your trip strategically and bag whatever provides you require. ASDA
On New Year's Day most stores will operate 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 might operate 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 decreased hours are most likely to be in place at most Sainsbury's stores, meaning it's best to stock up or run the risk of getting caught out without breakfast. Aldi.
On New Year's Day stores will stay closed, but reopen on January 2 with their typical working hours.
Tesco.
Tomorrow shoppers can expect Sunday opening hours, with Metro and Express stores staying open till 6pm.
The following day all stores will run their regular opening hours.
Manchester city board has lastly confirmed the opening times of each location, and here's the breakdown for 2018. Morrisons.
On New Year's Day regular 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 only 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 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 last area to pack up, with traders finishing one day later.
This year's latest addition, The Rink at Cathedral Gardens, is now open till January 7 from 11am up until 9pm day-to-day, only closing on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
