Several nations, including Kiribati, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, and South Korea, have welcomed the year 2026 with various celebrations. New Zealand's Auckland saw fireworks near the Sky Tower, while Sydney, Australia, featured a fireworks display over the Harbour Bridge. Japan and South Korea observed traditional bell-ringing ceremonies. President Droupadi Murmu extended New Year greetings to citizens, and New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon also shared well wishes.