Happy New Year 2026: Every year, 1 January – marks the start of a new year, but the excitement never feels routine. Clad in colourful hats and costumes for a road race in São Paulo, dancing in open fields in Bali, plunging into icy lakes in Croatia and—of course—setting off vast displays of fireworks, people across the world came together on Wednesday to mark the end of 2025 and welcome the New Year.
As 2025 drew to a close, people around the world welcomed 2026 with joy, hope and high spirits. From meeting loved ones and exchanging gifts to cooking festive meals, attending parties, counting down to midnight — the celebrations take many forms.
For many, the New Year also signals a fresh start, with resolutions to grow stronger, happier and more fulfilled in the year ahead. Join us for the celebrations as 2025 draws the curtains
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