No matter how well you plan for Christmas - most of us can't escape a flustered last-minute shopping spree.
Every year swarms of Christmas Eve shoppers - too late for next day delivery - flock to the city's best department stores to panic buy until the shops close.
But as with all Bank Holidays - opening hours are expected to change.
This year, go-to department stores and shopping centres like the Arndale and intu Trafford Centre will close hours earlier than usual on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve with later opening times for New Year's Day.
And for the bargain hunters ready to brace the crowds on Boxing Day - some Manchester stores will be open as early as 7am.
Whenever you plan to hit the shops over the Christmas holidays it's best to check the opening hours before you head out.
Here's a list of the opening times for Debenhams , Trafford Centre , Selfridges and Manchester Arndale .
Debenhams, Market Street
Christmas Eve - 8am to 5pm
Christmas Day - Closed
Boxing Day - 7am to 6pm
New Year's Eve - 9am to 5pm
New Year's Day - 11am to 5pm
intu Trafford Centre
Christmas Eve - 9am to 5pm
Christmas Day - Closed
Boxing Day - 8am to 8pm
New Year's Eve - 9am to 5pm
New Year's Day - Noon to 6pm
Selfridges Manchester Exchange
Christmas Eve - 8am to 5.30pm
Christmas Day - Closed
Boxing Day - 8am to 8pm
New Year's Eve - 10am to 6pm
New Year's Day - Noon to 6pm
Manchester Arndale
Christmas Eve - 9am to 5pm
Christmas Day - Closed
Boxing Day - 7am to 7pm
New Year's Eve - 9am to 5pm
New Year's Day - 10am to 6pm
