Globally, people welcomed 2026 with vibrant New Year's Eve celebrations. Major cities like Busan, London, Paris, and Berlin featured spectacular fireworks displays. In India, celebrations took place in Bengaluru, Visakhapatnam, Madurai, and Chennai. Other notable events included drone light shows in South Korea and China, and fireworks illuminating landmarks such as the Burj Khalifa in Dubai and the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.