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WATCH LIVE: At 7 p.m., a New Year’s Eve Washington Monument light show begins to ring in 2026 and commemorate America’s 250th birthday It’s almost time to ring in 2026 — and D.C. is celebrating on the National Mall. The fireworks will begin at midnight to celebrate the new year.
The 2025 New Year’s Eve ball drop and fireworks shows mark the arrival of 2026 with iconic countdowns, dazzling light displays, celebrations around the world, and iconic performances.
It's also the start of 2026 for much of northwest Mexico and British Columbia in Canada. Most of the world has now welcomed in the new year - with much of the west coast of North America and a number of Pacific islands yet to see the start of 2026. Here's a recap: