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Christmas and New Year Opening Hours 2023/24

Christmas and New Year Opening hours 2023/24

As the festive season approaches, we wanted to share details on our centre opening and closing hours so you know when and where you can find us. 

Please note: All centres reopen as normal on Tuesday 2 January 2024. 

If you have any queries about starting a course in the new year or about a course you’re currently studying with us, please contact maes.info@manchester.gov.uk and our business support team will get back to you as soon as possible on their return. 

  • Monday 18 December – Friday 22 December: Open 9:00am-5:00pm (non-teaching week)
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Boxing Day: Closed 
  • Wednesday 27 December – Friday 29 December: Closed 
  • Tuesday 2 January – Friday 5 January: Open 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Monday 18 December – Friday 22 December: Open 9:00am-5:00pm (non-teaching week)
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Boxing Day: Closed 
  • Wednesday 27 December – Friday 29 December: Closed 
  • Tuesday 2 January – Friday 5 January: Open 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Monday 18 December – Friday 22 December: Non-teaching week
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Boxing Day: Closed 
  • Wednesday 27 December – Friday 29 December: Closed 
  • Tuesday 2 January – Friday 5 January: Open 9:00am-5:00pm

*Other facilities within Gorton Hub may have different opening/closing hours to Manchester Adult Education. Please check them independently. 

  • Monday 18 December – Friday 22 December: Open 9:00am-5:00pm (Non-teaching week)
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Boxing Day: Closed 
  • Wednesday 27 December – Friday 29 December: Closed 
  • Tuesday 2 January – Friday 5 January: Open 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Monday 18 December – Thursday 21 December: Open 9:00am-5:00pm (non-teaching week)
  • Friday 22 December: Closed
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Boxing Day: Closed 
  • Wednesday 27 December – Friday 29 December: Closed 
  • Tuesday 2 January – Friday 5 January: Open 9:00am-5:00pm

*Please note that the Library will have different opening times to Manchester Adult Education.

  • Monday 18 December – Friday 22 December: Closed
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Boxing Day: Closed 
  • Wednesday 27 December – Friday 29 December: Closed 
  • Tuesday 2 January – Friday 5 January: Open 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Monday 18 December – Friday 22 December: Non-teaching week
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Boxing Day: Closed 
  • Wednesday 27 December – Friday 29 December: Closed 
  • Tuesday 2 January – Friday 5 January: Open 9:00am-5:00pm

*Please note that the Library will have different opening times to Manchester Adult Education.

  • Monday 18 December – Friday 22 December: Closed
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Boxing Day: Closed 
  • Wednesday 27 December – Friday 29 December: Closed 
  • Tuesday 2 January – Friday 5 January: Open 9:00am-5:00pm

All that is left now, is for us to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We can’t wait to see you all in 2024.  

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