New Year 2026: see PHOTOS and VIDEOS of New Year’s Eve parties around the world

New Year 2026 celebrations have already begun around the world. The turnaround began at 7 am Brasília time, in Kiribati, in the Pacific. At 8am, New Zealand welcomed 2026 with an impressive fireworks display at the Sky Tower. Two hours later, at 10 am, Australia celebrated the arrival of the new year with a grand party in Sydney Harbor, where the fireworks drew attention due to their synchronization along seven kilometers of the port. At noon, Japan, South Korea and North Korea entered 2026 with typical celebrations: in Seoul, the countdown was accompanied by the ringing of a traditional bell, while Pyongyang lit up with fireworks over the Taedong River. As early as 1 pm, China celebrated the turning point of the Great Wall in Beijing with a special ceremony in the Juyongguan section. In the same time zone, Hong Kong, Singapore and other Asian countries also celebrated with events and countdowns that brought together residents and tourists. On g1, you can follow celebrations around the world in real time. Below, see photos and videos of the celebrations in each country. Dubai — United Arab Emirates New Year in Dubai REUTERS/Amr Alfiky Thailand Fireworks explode during New Year celebrations in Bangkok, Thailand REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha Hong Kong People celebrate the New Year at the Bank of China building, Hong Kong REUTERS/Lam Yik Hong Kong celebrates the arrival of the new year China Juyong Pass in Beijing, China, on January 1, 2026 REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov Pass Juyong, in Beijing, China, on December 31, 2025 REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov New Year countdown ceremony at the Juyongguan section of the Great Wall, also known as Juyong Pass, in Beijing, China, REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov Taiwan New Year’s Eve in Taiwan REUTERS/Ann Wang Singapore People watch the New Year celebration fireworks at the Marina Bay Sands hotel in Singapore REUTERS/Edgar Su Japan A mapped projection was displayed on the facade of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building REUTERS/Issei Kato People react after the countdown to the New Year in front of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building REUTERS/Issei Kato South Korea Traditional dancers perform during a ceremony to celebrate the New Year in Seoul, South Korea REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon People with lanterns count down during a ceremony to celebrate the New Year in Seoul, South Korea REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon It’s already 2026 in South Korea Croatia Lake Bajer, in Fuzine, Croatia, on December 31, 2025. REUTERS/Antonio Bronic Australia It’s already 2026 in Australia Fireworks display on the Sydney Harbor Bridge during New Year’s Eve in Australia, to celebrate the arrival of the year 2026 Hollie Adams/Reuters New Zealand It’s already 2026 in New Zealand Upset in New Zealand g1

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