When is New Year 2026?
Worldwide (UTC) · Thursday, January 1, 2026
New Year 2026 arrives at 00:00 UTC on Thursday, January 1, 2026 — the moment the calendar flips for Coordinated Universal Time.
New Year is celebrated locally in each time zone, starting with Kiribati's Line Islands (UTC+14) and ending in Baker Island (UTC−12) about 26 hours later. The UTC midnight moment is the global reference point used by broadcasters and the internet.
Famous celebrations include the Sydney Harbour fireworks, the Times Square ball drop in New York, and the London fireworks along the Thames.
Frequently asked questions
- When is New Year 2026?
- Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 00:00 UTC.
- Which place celebrates New Year first?
- Kiribati's Line Islands (UTC+14), 14 hours ahead of UTC.
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