Mizoram celebrated the New Year with traditional fervor, featuring community feasts and church services across the state. Celebrations included thanksgiving ceremonies, prayers, and congregational singing, with many churches holding midnight services on Wednesday to welcome 2026. While the government banned firecrackers for a peaceful celebration, some fireworks were reported in Aizawl and other towns. The state's tourism department also hosted an event to showcase Mizoram as a winter tourist destination.