Many locations around the world will ring in 2026 before America joins the party. Watch the celebrations live.

Qatar and the United Arab Emirates lit up their night skies, holding grand celebrations to mark the start of 2026. Thousands gathered in Qatar's Lusail district to ring in the New Year on Thursday with a dazzling fireworks display.

People around the world prepare for New Year’s Eve as the final countdown approaches.

For those looking to celebrate New Year's before America's festivities kick off, check out these celebrations around the globe.

As the U.S. prepares to celebrate New Year's Eve on Wednesday, millions of people around the world have been ringing in 2026. The big picture: South Pacific countries were the first to farewell 2025 and welcome New Year's Day — 18 hours ahead of New York City,

NEW YORK - As the world rings in the New Year with fireworks and festivities, LiveNOW from FOX is giving you a front seat to those celebrations from the comfort of your home or phone. It's Wednesday, Dec. 31, and you can be a part of New Year’s Eve countdowns and celebrations in several time zones.

NEW YORK - As the world rings in the New Year with fireworks and festivities, LiveNOW from FOX is giving you a front seat to those celebrations from the comfort of your home or phone. It's Wednesday, Dec. 31, and you can be a part of New Year’s Eve countdowns and celebrations in several time zones.

New Year's Eve is a major celebration around the world. Here are several cities that put on the biggest New Year's celebrations on planet Earth.

The 2026 Beijing New Year Countdown celebration at the Juyongguan Great Wall, January 1, 2026 in Beijing, China. At 11 a.m. ET, revelers counted down to the new year in Hong Kong. Revellers celebrate the New Year during Hong Kong's countdown celebrations in Central, Hong Kong, Jan. 1, 2026.

See global New Year's Eve celebrations for 2026 from around the world, including eye-popping fireworks displays from Hong Kong, Dubai, Paris and other major world cities.