Global Celebrations Welcome 2026

People all over the world are celebrating the New Year 2026.

The celebrations started in places like Kiritimati, Tonga, and New Zealand, which are close to the International Date Line.

In Australia, Sydney had a big fireworks show with 40,000 effects.

There was also a minute of silence for a recent tragic event.

In Croatia, some towns started celebrating at noon with dancing and even jumping into icy water.

In New York, people gathered in Times Square for the iconic ball drop, with fireworks and confetti marking the occasion.

In Seoul, a special bell is rung 33 times to bring good luck.

London also had a beautiful fireworks display along the River Thames.

It's a big party all around the world!