7 hours ago · Countries across the globe are beginning to usher in 2026. The Pacific island nation of Kiribati was the first to ring in the new year, while Alaska and Hawaii will be among the last places to …

1 day ago · For most of modern history, the country actually celebrated last—until December 29, 2011, when Samoa (home to roughly 220,000 people) repositioned itself to the other side of the Date Line …

9 hours ago · One country's decision 30 years ago meant some islands went from being among the last in the world to celebrate the new year to being among the first.

2 hours ago · Global New Year schedule: Find out when 2026 starts in all time zones. What's the first country to celebrate New Year? Is it 2026 anywhere yet?

20 hours ago · Across the hours of the day, different regions celebrate the new year at different times due to Earth's rotation, resulting in time zone differences.

What's the First Country To Celebrate the New Year? The first place to ring in the New Year is Kiritimati Island, which is part of the Republic of Kiribati.

13 hours ago · Australia's east coast welcomed 2026 just two hours later, but in Sydney, the country's largest city, celebrations were held under the pall of Australia's worst mass shooting in almost 30 years.

13 hours ago · WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Auckland rang in 2026 with a downtown fireworks display launched from New Zealand’s tallest structure, Sky Tower, making it the first major city to …

3 days ago · WHICH COUNTRY CELEBRATES NEW YEAR LAST? The last places to celebrate New Year are American Samoa and Howland and Baker Islands (uninhabited U.S. territories) in the …

Details on which countries have the earliest New Years' celebrations thanks to their geographical locations (and the resultant earlier time zones).

16 hours ago · First Countries to Welcome 2026 The first to celebrate will be Kiritimati at 6 p.m. Cebu time on December 31. Just 15 minutes later, the Chatham Islands in New Zealand will join.

Dec 31, 2024 · Who celebrates New Year first, and who rings it in last? Country-wise List From remote islands to major cities, the world will celebrate the New Year in diverse and unique ways. Here's how …

1 day ago · As the world welcomes the New Year in waves, American Samoa stands as the final place to turn the page. While uninhabited islands like Baker Island and Howland Island technically follow, …

Dec 31, 2024 · Check out the full list of countries celebrating new year from first to last, as people around the world wait for the turn of the calendar year.

Dec 2, 2024 · The concept of celebrating the New Year is a universal one, but the timing and customs associated with it vary greatly from culture to culture. While January 1st marks the beginning of the …

13 hours ago · Happy New Year! Many countries around the world will switch their calendars to 2026, before most folks in the U.S. have even gotten out of bed.

14 hours ago · New Year 2026 Celebrations in India LIVE Updates: The New Year has officially begun in Kiribati, the island country that becomes the first place on Earth to ring in 2026. The celebrations then ...

20 hours ago · Oh, how time flies! We’ll be entering a brand new year shortly. However, given the geographical boundaries (and the imaginary timelines), every other country has a different time of …

15 hours ago · After Kiribati, the New Year wave continues westward across the Pacific. New Zealand is among the next countries to celebrate, with cities like Auckland and Wellington welcoming the New …

Dec 31, 2024 · With Kiribati universally acknowledged as the first country to celebrate the new year, the passage of time zones creates a unique and continuous celebration that unites the world in marking …

2 days ago · Kiritimati Island in Kiribati starts global New Year celebrations, followed by New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.