Members of the public gather to celebrate the New Year during the annual bell-tolling ceremony at the Bosingak Pavilion on January 01, 2026 in Seoul, South Korea. Fireworks explode over skyscrapers during New Year celebrations on January 01, 2026 in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines.

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As 2026 dawned, here’s how commemorations looked around the world: People celebrating in Times Square. Confetti falling on the crowd in Times Square. Fireworks lit up the sky over Copacabana Beach on Thursday. People celebrated early New Year’s Day in Caracas, Venezuela

The Chinese New Year, observed throughout many Asian countries, not only falls on different dates every year but lasts well beyond one night.