International locations throughout the globe are starting to usher in 2026.
The Pacific island nation of Kiribati was the primary to ring within the new 12 months, whereas Alaska and Hawaii might 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 12 months with a fireworks show.
New Zealand welcomes 2026New Zealand is among the first on this planet to rejoice bringing within the new 12 months with a fireworks show.
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Australia
In Australia, fireworks over the well-known Sydney Harbour Bridge went alongside as deliberate, however legislation 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 Yr 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 Yr’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 Yr’s Eve festivities at Mrs Macquaries Chair in Sydney, Australia, December 31, 2025.
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Earlier within the evening, 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 throughout the New Yr’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 throughout the New Yr’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 Yr, in Tokyo, Japan January 1, 2026.
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South Korea
In Seoul, South Korea, fireworks had been lit over the huge Lotte World Tower.
Fireworks mild up the midnight sky over the Lotte World Tower, South Korea’s tallest constructing in Seoul throughout New Yr’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 Yr 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 all the way down to the brand new 12 months in Hong Kong.
Revellers rejoice the New Yr throughout Hong Kong’s countdown celebrations in Central, Hong Kong, Jan. 1, 2026.
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Thailand
A wonderful fireworks show lit up the sky in Bangkok, Thailand.
Fireworks explode over the Chao Phraya River to rejoice the brand new 12 months, 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 Yr’s Eve fireworks in Dubai.
Fireworks explode across the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest constructing, throughout New Yr’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 Yr’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 toddler as fireworks explode throughout New Yr’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 throughout the New Yr’s celebrations on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris, on Dec. 31, 2025.
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Revelers have a look at a light-weight and fireworks present displayed on the Arc de Triomphe to rejoice the New Yr 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 herald the New Yr across the London Eye and the Elizabeth Tower, generally identified by the identify of the clock’s bell “Large Ben”, on the Palace of Westminster, house 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 throughout the New Yr celebrations, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (Jonathan Brady/PA by way of AP)
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Brazil
In Rio de Janeiro, revelers packed the famed Copacabana Seashore 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 throughout the New Yr’s celebration on January 1, 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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US
In New York Metropolis, the ball dropped in Instances Sq., full of 1000’s of holiday makers who had been lined in confetti.
Confetti drops on attendees at Instances Sq., throughout New Yr’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 Yr’s Eve celebrations on January 01, 2026 in New York Metropolis. 1000’s of individuals packed into Instances Sq. to rejoice and watch the ball drop, with over one ton of confetti being launched at midnight.
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