WhatsApp is introducing several new features for New Year 2026 to enhance user connectivity during the festive period. These include a dedicated 2026 sticker pack, animated stickers for Status updates, and new video call effects like fireworks and confetti. The platform is also bringing back animated confetti reactions and improving group chat tools for event planning, such as creating events and using polls. WhatsApp notes that New Year's Eve is historically its busiest day for messages and calls globally.