The East Coast rang in 2026 as the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Day.
As Dec. 31 changed over to Jan. 1, thousands of guests live in Times Square—and at least 1 billion people around the globe—watched the annual ball drop in New York City.
US Rings in New Year as the World Welcomes 2026
The largest New Years event, the ball drop in New York City, commemorated the end of 2025.
People take part in New Year's Eve celebrations in New York City on Jan. 1, 2026. Adam Gray/Getty Images
Troy Myers is a regional reporter based in St. Augustine, Florida. His background includes breaking, criminal justice, and investigative writing for local news, producing on a national morning newscast in Washington, D.C., and working with an award-winning, weekly investigative news program. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his dog at the beach.
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