It’s New Year in Australia. The celebrations for the arrival of 2026 have already begun in several places around the world. In Brasília time, 2026 arrived first on Kiritimati Island. At 8am, most of New Zealand welcomed the new year, and at 10am, it was Australia’s turn.
Check out images of the celebrations and preparations for celebrations:
Australia
Fireworks explode over the Sydney Harbor Bridge to ring in the New Year in Sydney, Australia, January 1, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Thailand
Fireworks explode during New Year celebrations in Bangkok, Thailand, January 1, 2026. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
China
People celebrate the New Year at a ceremony at the Juyongguan section of the Great Wall, also known as Juyong Pass, in Beijing, China, January 1, 2026. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov REFILE
Singapore
Fireworks explode over Marina Bay during New Year celebrations in Singapore, December 31, 2025. REUTERS/Ore Huiying
Filipinas
People watch fireworks during the New Year’s Day celebration in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, January 1, 2026. REUTERS/Noel CelisPeople watch fireworks during the New Year’s Day celebration in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, January 1, 2026. REUTERS/Noel Celis
