New Year’s Eve celebrations are taking place across the world tonight as we mark the final remaining hours of 2025.
New Zealand and Australia are among the first major nations to welcome 2026 with jubilant parties to be thrown across Asia, Africa and Europe before the UK sees in the new year.
In Britain, revellers have been told to wear extra layers when they head out to watch fireworks displays across the country as chilly temperatures are forecast.
Follow the latest updates on New Year’s Eve celebrations below
Kiribati becomes first nation to see in 2026
Kiribati, an island nation in Oceania, is the first country to welcome 2026.
The nation is the furthest time zone behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) – 14 hours ahead of the UK.
Countries around the world hold parties for New Year’s Eve
Hello and welcome to our New Year’s Eve live coverage as people around the world ring in the start of 2026.
We will bring you celebrations from across the globe as the final hours of 2025 come to an end.
So whether you’re in Britain, Asia or Australia, check our blog to see how countries start the new year.
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New Year’s Eve: Parties in full swing across the world as first nation sees in 2026 – live updates
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