Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's officially New Year's Eve, and those planning to celebrate the start of 2026 from home or out at their favorite local spot ...

Happy (almost) New Year! 2026 is just hours away in the United States, and the countdown to a new dawn begins. New York City's Times Square, which hosts the iconic New Year’s Eve ball drop, is all set ...

And what's a better way to welcome the new year than counting down to the moment the clock strikes midnight January 1, 2026, in Time Square, New York City. New York City's Times Square, which hosts ...

The Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop is a 122-year-old tradition to ring in the new year. Celebrations will begin at 6 p.m. Eastern time on Dec. 31, with the ball drop occurring at 11:59 p.m.