Happy New Year!
Many countries around the world will switch their calendars to 2026, before most folks in the U.S. have even gotten out of bed.
But for those who are feeling a bit festive and looking to celebrate the new year a little earlier than America’s celebrations kick off, USA TODAY has you covered.
Our live stream above will kick off as Australia rings in 2026 at 8 am ET, followed by these locations, which are more than several hours ahead of the U.S. and will ring in the new year before America:
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