Nations throughout the globe are starting to usher in 2026.
The Pacific island nation of Kiribati was the primary to ring within the new yr, whereas Alaska and Hawaii will likely be among the many final locations to say goodbye to 2025.
New Zealand
At 6 a.m. ET, New Zealand was one of many first nations to succeed in 2026, ringing within the new yr with a fireworks show.
New Zealand welcomes 2026New Zealand is likely one of the first on the planet to rejoice bringing within the new yr with a fireworks show.
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Australia
In Australia, fireworks over the well-known Sydney Harbour Bridge went alongside as deliberate, however regulation enforcement presence was ramped up in Sydney within the wake of this month’s mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach.
Fireworks explode over Sydney Harbour Bridge to mark the New 12 months in Sydney, Australia, January 1, 2026.
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Fireworks mild up the sky over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera Home throughout New 12 months’s Eve celebrations on January 01, 2026 in Sydney, Australia.
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Molly Taylor-South from the UK poses for {a photograph} forward of the fireworks show throughout New 12 months’s Eve festivities at Mrs Macquaries Chair in Sydney, Australia, December 31, 2025.
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Earlier within the night time, folks gathered on the bridge to honor the Bondi Beach victims.
Spectators shine mild from their cell phones throughout a tribute to the sufferer’s of the Bondi terror assault in the course of the New 12 months’s Eve Celebrations at Mrs Macquaries Level in Sydney, Australia, December 31, 2025.
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A menorah is projected onto the pylon of the Sydney Harbour Bridge throughout a tribute to the sufferer’s of the Bondi terror assault in the course of the New 12 months’s Eve Celebrations at Mrs Macquaries Level in Sydney, Australia, December 31, 2025.
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Japan
In Tokyo, Japan, revelers rang in 2026 at 10 a.m. ET.
A projection mapping is displayed on the floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Authorities constructing, to rejoice the New 12 months, in Tokyo, Japan January 1, 2026.
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South Korea
In Seoul, South Korea, fireworks have been lit over the large Lotte World Tower.
Fireworks mild up the midnight sky over the Lotte World Tower, South Korea’s tallest constructing in Seoul throughout New 12 months’s Day celebrations on January 1, 2026.
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China
In Beijing, China, folks gathered at probably the most well-known sections of the Nice Wall.
The 2026 Beijing New 12 months Countdown celebration on the Juyongguan Nice Wall, January 1, 2026 in Beijing, China.
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Hong Kong
At 11 a.m. ET, revelers counted right down to the brand new yr in Hong Kong.
Revellers rejoice the New 12 months throughout Hong Kong’s countdown celebrations in Central, Hong Kong, Jan. 1, 2026.
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Thailand
A ravishing fireworks show lit up the sky in Bangkok, Thailand.
Fireworks explode over the Chao Phraya River to rejoice the brand new yr, January 1, 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.
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United Arab Emirates
The world’s tallest constructing, the Burj Khalifa, was the location for New 12 months’s Eve fireworks in Dubai.
Fireworks explode across the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest constructing, throughout New 12 months’s Eve celebrations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 1, 2026.
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Fireworks explode across the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest constructing, throughout New 12 months’s Eve celebrations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 1, 2026.
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Qatar
Just a little boy was lifted within the air to absorb the fireworks in Lusail, Qatar.
A person holds a baby as fireworks explode throughout New 12 months’s celebrations in Lusail, Qatar, January 1, 2026.
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France
The sky above the Arc de Triomphe was lit up with a fireworks show as France’s capital rang in 2026.
Fireworks explode on the Arc de Triomphe in the course of the New 12 months’s celebrations on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris, on Dec. 31, 2025.
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Revelers take a look at a light-weight and fireworks present displayed on the Arc de Triomphe to rejoice the New 12 months 2026 on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, on Dec. 31, 2025.
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UK
As Large Ben chimed midnight, London celebrated 2026 with fireworks over the River Thames.
Fireworks explode within the sky to usher in the New 12 months across the London Eye and the Elizabeth Tower, generally recognized by the title of the clock’s bell “Large Ben”, on the Palace of Westminster, dwelling to the Homes of Parliament, in central London at midnight on January 1, 2026.
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Fireworks mild up the sky over the London Eye in central London in the course of the New 12 months celebrations, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jonathan Brady/PA through AP)
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Brazil
In Rio de Janeiro, revelers packed the famed Copacabana Seaside for a fireworks show that illuminated the Christ the Redeemer statue.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – JANUARY 01: Aerial view of the Christ the Redeemer statue and fireworks launched from Copacabana seaside in the course of the New 12 months’s celebration on January 1, 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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US
In New York Metropolis, the ball dropped in Occasions Sq., full of 1000’s of holiday makers who have been lined in confetti.
Confetti drops on attendees at Occasions Sq., throughout New 12 months’s Eve celebrations in New York Metropolis, U.S., December 31, 2025.
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 01: Individuals participate in New 12 months’s Eve celebrations on January 01, 2026 in New York Metropolis. 1000’s of individuals packed into Occasions Sq. to rejoice and watch the ball drop, with over one ton of confetti being launched at midnight.
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