New Year's Eve is all about partying and spending quality time with your loved ones. But when the clock strikes 12, some will start shoveling grapes into their mouths while sitting under a table, while others will make sure to wear the right color underwear to make sure their New Year's resolutions come true.

As 2026 dawned, here’s how commemorations looked around the world: Fireworks over the Champs-Élysées in Paris. Fireworks burst over the Giza Pyramids on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt. A spectacular fireworks display illuminated the London Eye, as Big Ben chimed to ring in the New Year.

While schools, government and banks are closed on New Year’s Day, most major retailers across the U.S. will be open, with many offering discounts on older inventory to clear the way for newer products.

Will banks, post offices and shipping services be open on New Year's Day? Here's what you need to know for Thursday, Jan. 1.

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.

The new year swept in across the Middle East, Europe and Africa after drummers in Asia pounded in 2026 and fireworks lit the skies.

The hosting duo is joined by Stephen Colbert, Shakira, Florence + The Machine, Robyn and dozens more performers and surprise guests.

As New Year's Eve festivities kick off, get ready to tune in to "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest."