New Year's Day 2026: Opening Hours Guide
Find out which major US retailers are open for New Year's Day sales and which services are closed. Check your local store hours for 1st January 2026.
Find out which major US retailers are open for New Year's Day sales and which services are closed. Check your local store hours for 1st January 2026.
Athens and Nicosia are leading a shift to quieter, eco-friendly New Year's celebrations with low-noise fireworks and drone displays. Discover how this change benefits communities and pets.
Discover the fascinating global order of New Year's Eve celebrations, from Kiribati at 10am UK time to the last revelers. Explore how time zones and the International Date Line create a 26-hour wave of festivities.
Watch the New Year 2026 fireworks live from Sydney, Tokyo, London & Paris. Our livestream brings global celebrations to you, with major events cancelled in Hong Kong and London's Primrose Hill.
Watch a global New Year's Eve 2026 livestream as fireworks light up Sydney, Tokyo, London, and Paris. Find out why London's Primrose Hill is closed and Hong Kong cancels its display.
Auckland became the first major city to ring in 2026 with a stunning 3,500-firework display from its Sky Tower. Discover how the world celebrated the New Year.
Auckland's Sky Tower launched over 3,500 fireworks to welcome 2026. See how the UK, Sydney, and the world celebrated, and why Hong Kong's display was cancelled.
Discover the weird and wonderful New Year's Eve customs going viral, from DIY balloon drops to lemon pigs. Could these unique traditions make your celebration unforgettable?
Discover the weird and wonderful New Year's Eve customs sweeping social media, from DIY balloon drops to lemon pigs and witchy rituals. Could you adopt one for 2026?
Discover 10 unique global superstitions to perform at midnight on New Year's Eve to attract luck, love, and prosperity for 2026. From polka dots to pomegranates, try these fun traditions.
Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks proceeded with heightened security as crowds gathered to show defiance after the Bondi terror attack. Over 2,500 officers were deployed. Read more.
Hong Kong will not hold its traditional New Year fireworks after a devastating apartment fire killed 161 people. Discover how the city plans to mark the occasion instead.
Camden residents are furious as 'grotesque' opaque hoarding seals off Primrose Hill to prevent New Year's Eve crowds. Read why the park is closed and the local backlash.
Residents slam 'ridiculous' decision to fence off popular London fireworks viewpoint on New Year's Eve. Discover why the Royal Parks charity took the unprecedented step.
Follow live coverage as New Year's Eve 2025 celebrations sweep the globe from New Zealand to the UK, where fireworks displays will be met with chilly temperatures. See how the world rings in 2026.
Primrose Hill will be locked for New Year's Eve for the first time, angering locals. The closure follows the fatal stabbing of a teenager last year and the disbanding of the Royal Parks police unit. Discover the full story.
As we welcome 2026, discover the ancient Roman revolt in Spain that forced a calendar change, moving New Year's Day from March to January. Uncover the history behind the dates.
As we prepare to welcome 2026, discover the ancient Roman political crisis that moved the start of the year from March to January 1st. Uncover the surprising history of our calendar.
Residents express outrage as Primrose Hill is shut with opaque hoarding to prevent crowds gathering for fireworks. The 'unprecedented' move follows police restructuring. Read the full story.
London prepares for its New Year's Eve fireworks display as events worldwide are cancelled due to safety fears. Key timings and global updates for welcoming 2026.
Psychic Inbaal Honigman reveals spotting a penny on January 1st heralds a lucky 2026. Discover how to create your own fortune if you don't find one.
Discover eight unique global New Year's Eve customs, from Italy's furniture tossing to Japan's 108 bell rings. Travel experts reveal surprising rituals for a fresh start.
A psychic reveals spotting a penny on New Year's Day heralds good fortune for 2026. Discover how to create your own luck and why resolutions may be harmful.
Discover eight of the world's most unusual New Year's Eve customs, from Ecuador's scarecrow burnings to Italy's furniture tossing. Find out how other cultures ring in the new year.
Why do we kiss at midnight on New Year's Eve? Explore the ancient Roman, Viking, and Arthurian folklore origins behind this enduring global tradition.
Why do we kiss at midnight on New Year's Eve? Explore the ancient Roman, Viking, and Arthurian folklore origins behind this enduring global tradition.
BBC doctor Dr Rangan Chatterjee reveals five simple habits to abandon now for a major boost to your physical and mental wellbeing in the New Year. Start your transformation today.
A New Year's Eve dispute has erupted in Sydney as locals slam 'grotesque' cabanas claiming prime public space at Manly Beach. Read about the community fury and official response.
A New Year's Eve dispute has erupted in Sydney as unattended CoolCabanas and gazebos block prime public spots at Manly Beach, sparking local fury over 'grotesque' space claiming. Read the full story.
UK vets warn that fireworks can terrify pets, causing them to flee or injure themselves. Follow these essential safety tips to keep your dog or cat calm and secure during the celebrations.