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The article explains how different countries celebrate New Year's Eve in chronological order, starting with Kiribati, and discusses the complexities involved due to time zones and the International Date Line.

As the New Year approaches, celebrations are underway in various corners of the world, with some counting down the final hours or minutes before the transition, while others still have hours to wait.

Kiribati's Christmas Island, known as Kiritimati, became the first place in the world to officially welcome the year 2026, as its residents celebrated the New Year.

The year 2026 has made its arrival in the Pacific, starting with the small archipelago of Kiribati and notably celebrated in Auckland and Sydney with spectacular fireworks.

Residents of Kiribati will be the first to celebrate the arrival of the New Year 2026 as the world prepares for the festivities.

As the world prepares to welcome 2026, celebrations will kick off first in Kiribati, highlighted by fireworks and countdowns across various time zones.

The residents of Kiritimati, a South Sea atoll, welcomed the New Year 2026 at 11 AM German time, marking the first place to celebrate the new year globally.

The article discusses how the arrival of the New Year varies globally due to time zones, with Kiribati being the first to celebrate it.

The countdown to 2026 has begun worldwide, with Kiribati being the first to celebrate the New Year, while cities like Auckland, Wellington, and Sydney prepare for their own festivities including fireworks and music.

The article discusses how the island nation of Kiribati will welcome the New Year 13 hours before other parts of the world due to its geographical position, particularly the easternmost part known as Kiritimati.