New Year’s Eve is being celebrated around the world as countries one by one enter the 2026 time zone.

The first major city to celebrate the New Year set off fireworks on its waterfront to greet midnight, with large crowds gathering at public viewing points.

As the night continues, the Americas will cap off the global transition with events from the beaches of Rio de Janeiro to New York’s Times Square and beyond.

This gallery shows how people around the world are celebrating the start of 2026.