Happy New Year 2026: Spectacular Fireworks Light Up the Skies Worldwide

As the clock struck midnight, cities around the world celebrated the dawn of the new year with a fusion of spectacular fireworks and local heritage. After a year defined by the harsh realities of conflict and political unrest, these festivities marked a hopeful transition away from a turbulent past. Here's a look at some of the spectacular photos of New Year's Eve fireworks across the world

Happy New Year 2026

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Fireworks explode over Sydney Harbour Bridge to mark the New Year in Sydney, Australia.

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Fireworks explode as projection mapping is displayed on the surface of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building to celebrate the New Year in Tokyo, Japan.

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Fireworks explode over the London Eye Ferris wheel to mark the New Year's celebrations in London.

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Fireworks explode during the New Year celebrations in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Fireworks explode during the New Year celebrations in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Fireworks explode during the New Year celebrations in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Fireworks explode over Marina Bay during the New Year celebrations in Singapore.

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People watch the New Year’s Day celebration fireworks in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.

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Fireworks explode during the New Year celebrations in Bangkok.

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Fireworks explode over the London Eye Ferris wheel to mark the New Year's celebrations in London.

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Fireworks explode over the glass dome of the Reichstag building and the German national flag to mark the New Year's celebrations in Berlin, Germany.

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Fireworks explode during New Year's celebrations in Valletta, Malta.