Global New Year’s Eve 2025 Celebrations: A Worldwide Spectacle
Kiribati
As the world transitioned into 2025, the Pacific island nation of Kiribati was the first to welcome the new year, with its 133,500 citizens celebrating at 5 a.m. ET on Tuesday, setting off a chain reaction of festivities across the globe.
New Zealand
New Zealand’s capital Wellington and Auckland, located on the North Island, joined the celebrations at 6 a.m. ET, with fireworks lighting up the Auckland skyline, igniting the enthusiasm of the masses.
Sydney, Australia
Residents of Sydney enjoyed a stunning fireworks display at 8 a.m. ET, three hours ahead of local midnight, against the backdrop of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, marking the start of a jubilant year.
Tokyo, Japan
The words “Happy New Year” adorned a building in Tokyo, as Japan embraced 2025 with hope and positivity, setting the tone for a promising year ahead.
Humanizing Touch
In South Korea, amidst the New Year celebrations, a poignant moment of remembrance unfolded as people gathered to honor the victims of a recent plane crash, emphasizing the importance of solidarity and compassion in times of tragedy.
As the clock struck midnight in Bangkok, crowds congregated around the IconSiam shopping mall to ring in the new year, illustrating the universal joy and excitement that comes with bidding farewell to the past and embracing new beginnings.
In Jakarta, Indonesia, the festive spirit was alive as women donned “2025” headbands, symbolizing a collective optimism and eagerness for the possibilities the new year holds.
The global celebrations continued in Karachi, Pakistan, where a spectacular 40-minute fireworks show marked the commencement of 2025, uniting the community in a dazzling display of joy and festivity.
From Dubai’s Burj Khalifa to Moscow’s bustling streets, from Athens’ mesmerizing drone show to Paris’ illuminated Arc de Triomphe, the world came alive with a shared sense of renewal and hope, ushering in a new chapter filled with promise and positivity.
As the clock struck midnight in London, a radiant fireworks show over the Thames illuminated the sky, symbolizing a collective optimism and excitement for the future.
From Warsaw to Madrid, Nairobi to Brussels, the global tapestry of New Year’s Eve celebrations painted a picture of unity, hope, and resilience, as people around the world joined together in spirit to embrace the possibilities of a new year filled with promise and potential.