People in New Zealand became one of the earliest major nations to welcome the new year, 2026.
Thousands of people took to the streets, waiting for the fireworks to enlighten the dark skies, declaring the beginning of the new year.
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026 NEW ZEALAND
— Aesthetics (@aestheticspost_) December 31, 2025
They celebrated 2026 after the small Pacific island nations of Tonga, Samoa, and Kiribati/Christmas Island.
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026 NEW ZEALAND 🇳🇿 🎉 pic.twitter.com/7BDr3KxAsZ
— WORLD 2025 🌊 (@W0rld2025) December 31, 2025




