Indians rang in the New Year 2026 with unmatched enthusiasm, midnight parties and prayers on January 1, as the skies lit up with fireworks and streets buzzed with celebrations.
From Delhi to Bengaluru and Shimla, the arrival of the New Year was marked with joy and music.
Crowds gathered at key locations in New Delhi, including Connaught Place and India Gate, to welcome the new year 2026.
Delhiites danced their way into the new year.
In Mumbai, people gathered at different venues to usher in the New Year 2026.
In Bandra, Mumbai, a huge crowd partied their way into the New Year with fireworks, music, and late-night festivities.
Authorities maintained security and traffic arrangements across Silicon Valley, India, as crowds thronged the streets of Bengaluru to celebrate the New Year.
Fireworks once again lit up the Bengaluru skyline as residents marked the start of 2026.
In Amritsar, the Heritage Street leading to the Golden Temple was packed with people.
Devotees thronged Shri Harmandir Sahib to offer prayers and seek blessings as the clock struck midnight, ushering in the New Year.
Shimla, the Queen of Hills, marked the new year 2026 with a Winter Carnival. The Ridge was packed with tourists and locals who gathered to enjoy live music and dance show.
In other hilly states in Himachal Pradesh, people welcomed the New Year 2026 in Dharamshala, with chilly weather doing little to dampen festive spirits.
Other cities which marked the New Year 2026 in style
In Goa, dazzling fireworks illuminated the night sky as locals and tourists gathered at popular party hubs to usher in the New Year. The coastal state witnessed vibrant celebrations with hotels and shacks hosting special events like every year.
Central India, Hyderabad and other key locations also witnessed grand celebrations as people welcomed the New Year with fireworks and danced to Bollywood music at special events.
Across India, people welcomed the New Year 2026 with optimism and cheer as police teams in each state worked to maintain law and order.