Happy new year!
Many countries around the world will be switching their calendars to 2026 before most people in the United States can even get out of bed.
But if you’re feeling a little festive and want to celebrate the New Year a little earlier than most American celebrations, USA TODAY is for you.
new year’s eve celebrations around the world
The live stream above will begin as the bell rings in 2026 at 8am Australian Eastern Time, followed by the following locations that will ring in the new year ahead of the United States, more than a few hours earlier than the United States.
- sydney, australia
- Seoul, South Korea
- Beijing, China
- Hong Kong
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Bangkok, Thailand
- doha, qatar
- Nairobi, Kenya
- edinburgh, scotland
- berlin, germany
- Tokyo, Japan
Julia is a trends reporter for USA TODAY, covering scientific research and trending news. Connect with her on LinkedIn ×Instagram, TikTok: @juliamaigz or email jgomez@hannett.com..
