Showing New Year's Eve dates against the India baseline (Asia/Kolkata). Tithi cutoffs depend on local sunset, midnight or moonrise — pick your city for precise timing.
The last day of the Gregorian year — celebrated worldwide with countdowns and fireworks.
New Year's Eve, December 31, is observed worldwide with parties, countdowns to midnight, and fireworks. The Times Square ball drop in New York and the fireworks at Sydney Harbour are among the most-watched annual events globally.
Computed for India (Asia/Kolkata) using local sunrise, sunset and astronomical positions.
Other observances and vrats falling in December 2026, with dates computed for India.
A more detailed account of New Year's Eve — its mythology, regional variations, and rituals — is being prepared.