Happy New Year messages: How to say Happy New Year in 36 languages

Happy New Year! While celebrations may not be their usual extravagant parties, meals out and time with friends and family – the New Year is still a time to be merry. While 2020 has been a tumultuous year due to the coronavirus vaccine, the roll-out of vaccines starts 2021 off on a far more positive note.

Around the world, the New Year is welcomed in very different ways, from huge fireworks displays to smashing plates, eating grapes to ringing bells.

Fireworks displays can be seen worldwide, and Sydney has already welcomed 2021 with a lavish display over the Harbour Bridge.

However, this year has seen London’s fireworks cancelled in order to prevent crowds gathering as coronavirus cases surge.

In Denmark, smashed plates bring good luck in the New Year while in Romania, dressing up as a bear can ward off evil spirits.

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8. Danish – Godt Nytí r

9. Dutch – Gelukkig nieuwjaar

10. Esperanto – Bonan Novjaron

11. Finnish – Onnellista uutta vuotta

12. French – Bonne année

13. German – Ein gluckliches neues Jahr

14. Greek – Eutychismenos o kainourgios chronos

15. Hawaiian – Hauoli Makahiki hou

16. Hebrew – Shana Tova

17. Hungarian – Boldog uj evet

18. Indonesian (Bahasa) – Selamat Tahun Baru

19. Italian – Felice Anno Nuovo or Buon anno

20. Japanese – Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu

21. Korean – Sehe Bokmanee Bateuseyo

22. Laotian (Hmong) – Nyob Zoo Xyoo Tshiab

23. Latin – Felix sit annus novus

24. Nigerian (Hausa) – Barka da sabuwar shekara

25. Norwegian – Godt Nytt í r

26. Philippines (Tagalog) – Manigong Bagong Taon

27. Polish – Szczesliwego Nowego Roku

28. Romanian – La Multi Ani si Un An Nou Fericit

29. Samoan – Ia manuia le Tausaga Fou

30. Spanish – Feliz año nuevo

31. Swahili – Heri za Mwaka Mpya

32. Swedish – Gott Nytt í r

33. Thai – Sawatdee Pi Mai

34. Turkish – yeni Yılınız mutlu olsun

35. Vietnamese – Chuc mung nam moi

36. Welsh – Blwyddyn Newydd Dda