Festive atmosphere all over the world including India, people welcomed the New Year like this; Watch five videos

Happy New Year 2026 Celebrations VIDEO: As soon as 12 midnight struck in different time zones of the world, countries welcomed the year 2026 in their own style. At some places the sky lit up with fireworks, at some places due to circumstances simplicity and silence gave way to celebration.

Kiribati first welcomed 2026

Kiribati, an island country in the Pacific Ocean, was the first country in the world to enter the year 2026… Kiritimati (Christmas Island), located near the International Date Line, celebrated the New Year with community programs and traditional festivals at midnight local time.

New Zealand: Fireworks from Sky Tower, still hit by rain

New Zealand’s Auckland became the first big city to enter 2026…Fireworks that lasted for five minutes from the Sky Tower, the country’s tallest building, illuminated the sky. However, due to the fear of rain and storm, many small events in the North Island had to be cancelled. New Year in Auckland came about 18 hours before New York.

Australia: New Year in the shadow of mourning

Australia’s East Coast welcomed 2026 two hours after New Zealand. Due to the recent horrific mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, the celebrations remained under the shadow of security. For the first time after the death of 15 people, heavy police deployment was seen at the New Year celebrations. A minute’s silence was observed on the Harbor Bridge and tributes were paid to the victims.

Asia: tradition, restraint and sensitivity

The traditional welcome in Japan was accompanied by the ringing of temple bells. Countdowns and light shows took place in Seoul, South Korea, while Singapore welcomed the New Year with spectacular fireworks.

Celebrations were limited in Indonesia’s Jakarta and Bali out of respect for areas affected by floods and landslides.

Hong Kong canceled fireworks at the port due to a recent fire.

Europe: Celebration amid lights, drones and snow

Many cities in Europe prioritized low-noise fireworks, drone shows and light displays.

People were seen celebrating amid snowfall near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. Traditional New Year countdowns took place in London, Paris, Rome and Madrid.

Middle East: Dubai shine

Dubai in UAE once again surprised the world. Countdowns and fireworks were carried out simultaneously across multiple time zones over Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab and Global Village.

South Asia: Celebration under the shadow of security

New Year was celebrated with huge crowds in Indian cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Kolkata. Traffic control and additional police forces were deployed at many places. Fireworks and public programs also took place in Karachi and Lahore of Pakistan…

America: Preparations for Times Square

Celebrating with music and traditional rituals on the beaches in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. New York’s Times Square Ball Drop in America was one of the most talked about events in the world, where this time special programs were planned in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.

Gaza: No celebration, prayer for peace

While the world celebrated, displaced Palestinians in Gaza hoped for an end to the war in the New Year. People living in tent camps said that 2025 was a year of pain and humiliation for them, and they are hoping for peace from 2026.