Google has launched a special Doodle to celebrate New Year's Day 2026, focusing on themes of fresh starts, reflection, and optimism. The animated artwork features elements like a notebook, pen, and coffee, symbolizing goal-setting and new opportunities. Some Doodles also incorporated festive countdowns from 2025 to 2026 with balloons and confetti. Clicking on the Doodles leads to information about the global significance of January 1 and its observance across cultures, with India observing it as a restricted holiday.