For those looking to celebrate New Year's before America's festivities kick off, check out these celebrations around the globe.

The festivities are shadowed by the anniversary of an ISIS-inspired truck-ramming terrorist attack in New Orleans that killed 15 people.

Baltimore City will ring in the new year along the Inner Harbor on Dec. 31, ending with a fireworks show. The city's annual New Year's Eve Spectacular will take place from 6 p.m. to midnight, with food, ice skating and entertainment.

New Year's Day is on Thursday, Jan. 1, this year. Yes, Walmart stores will be open regular hours on Jan. 1, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY. Yes, Target stores will be open regular hours on New Year's Day, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY.

See global New Year's Eve celebrations for 2026 from around the world, including eye-popping fireworks displays from Hong Kong, Dubai, Paris and other major world cities.

Most major retailers and grocery stores will be open on New Year's Eve, although some will have reduced hours.

New Year's Day is on Thursday, Jan. 1. CVS pharmacies will be open on New Year's Day, although some stores and pharmacies may have reduced hours, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY. The company encourages customers to call their local store before visiting or checking hours on CVS.com.