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As the clock ticks down on the last hours of 2025, the world is abuzz with New Year’s Eve festivities. Celebrations are lighting up the globe, bringing people together to welcome the fresh opportunities of 2026.
Leading the charge into the new year, Eastern Australia and New Zealand have already embraced 2026 with open arms. These countries are renowned for their spectacular fireworks displays, which have once again dazzled onlookers in major cities. Meanwhile, smaller nations have opted for more intimate celebrations, with beach parties providing a laid-back yet vibrant atmosphere to ring in the new year.
New Year’s Eve celebrations are taking place across the world tonight as we mark the final remaining hours of 2025.
Eastern Australia and New Zealand have welcomed 2026 as cities in both countries hosted spectacular fireworks displays while smaller nations held beach parties to ring in the new year.
Celebrations in Sydney were particularly emotional as people held a minute’s silence during the height of festivities to honour the victims killed in the Bondi Beach terror attack earlier this month.
Throughout the day, the final countdown will take place in cities across Asia, Africa and Europe before Big Ben strikes at midnight to kick off the new year for the UK.
Across Britain, revellers have been told to wear extra layers when they head out to watch fireworks displays with the Met Officeissuing a snow warning for London later this week.
Follow the latest updates on New Year’s Eve celebrations below
