New Year is a special time when people all around the world share happiness, hope, and good wishes. Even though cultures and languages are different, the feeling behind a New Year wish is always the same. Even if you speak English, you can still wish New Year in other languages to make your message more interesting and meaningful. These wishes also work perfectly as captions for photos you share online, adding an aesthetic vibe and a touch of uniqueness.
This style is becoming popular with Gen-Z, who often use cartoon or anime phrases like “Akemashite Omedetou” from Japanese anime, or fun lines such as “Plus Ultra for the New Year!” from My Hero Academia. Many people also use movie dialogues to wish in a creative way, like “To new beginnings” from The Great Gatsby or “The adventure continues” inspired by animated movies.
So in 2026, let’s be a little different and wish New Year in a way that feels creative, modern, and memorable.
Happy New Year in Arabic
Arabic is widely spoken across the Middle East and North Africa. Here are some ways to wish Happy New Year for Islamic Countries:
- سنة جديدة سعيدة (Sana Jadida Saeeda) – Happy New Year
- كل عام وأنتم بخير (Kul ‘Aam wa Antum Bikhair) – Wishing you well every year
- عام جديد سعيد (Aam Jadeed Saeed) – Happy New Year
- أتمنى لك سنة رائعة (Atamanna Laka Sana Ra’i’a) – I wish you a wonderful year
- بداية سنة جديدة سعيدة (Bidayat Sana Jadeeda Saeeda) – Happy start of the New Year
- سنة موفقة (Sana Muwafaqa) – A successful year
- أطيب الأمنيات للسنة الجديدة (Atiyab Al-Amniyat Lissana Al-Jadida) – Best wishes for the New Year
- سنة مليئة بالفرح (Sana Maleea Bil-Farah) – A year full of joy
- نتمنى لك عاما سعيدا (Natamanna Laka Aaman Sa’eeda) – Wishing you a happy year
- عام جديد مليء بالنجاح (Aam Jadeed Malee’ Bil-Najah) – A New Year full of success
Happy New Year in Bengali
Bengali is spoken in Bangladesh and parts of India. Here are some ways to greet in Bengali:
- শুভ নববর্ষ (Shubho Noboborsho) – Happy New Year
- নতুন বছরের শুভেচ্ছা (Notun Bochorer Shubhechha) – Best wishes for the New Year
- নতুন বছর আপনার জন্য আনন্দময় হোক (Notun Bochor Apnar Jonno Anandamoy Hok) – May your New Year be joyful
- নতুন বছর হোক শুভ ও সুন্দর (Notun Bochor Hok Shubho o Shundor) – Wishing a beautiful New Year
- নতুন বছরে সুখ ও শান্তি কামনা করি (Notun Bochore Shukh o Shanti Kamona Kori) – Wishing happiness and peace
- আনন্দময় নববর্ষ (Anandamoy Noboborsho) – A joyful New Year
- নতুন বছরে আপনার সাফল্য হোক (Notun Bochore Apnar Safollo Hok) – Wishing your success in the New Year
- নতুন বছরের জন্য শুভকামনা (Notun Bochorer Jonno Shubhokamna) – Best wishes for the New Year
- নতুন বছরে সুখী হোন (Notun Bochore Sukhi Hon) – Be happy in the New Year
- নতুন বছর হোক আনন্দ ও ভালোবাসায় ভরা (Notun Bochor Hok Anand o Bhalobashay Vora) – May the New Year be full of joy and love
Happy New Year in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese is spoken in Brazil. Here are some common greetings:
- Feliz Ano Novo – Happy New Year
- Boas festas – Happy Holidays
- Tenha um ano cheio de alegrias – Have a year full of joys
- Um ano novo repleto de realizações – A New Year full of achievements
- Que seu ano seja próspero – Wishing you a prosperous year
- Que venha um ano incrível – May an amazing year come
- Felicidades no ano que se inicia – Happiness in the year ahead
- Que seus sonhos se realizem – May your dreams come true
- Um ano novo com muita paz e amor – A New Year with peace and love
- Boas energias para o ano novo – Good vibes for the New Year
Happy New Year in Chinese (Mandarin)
Chinese is spoken in China, Taiwan, and many other regions. Here are some greetings:
- 新年快乐 (Xīn Nián Kuài Lè) – Happy New Year
- 祝你新年快乐 (Zhù Nǐ Xīn Nián Kuài Lè) – Wishing you a Happy New Year
- 新年好 (Xīn Nián Hǎo) – Happy New Year (short form)
- 祝你万事如意 (Zhù Nǐ Wàn Shì Rú Yì) – Wishing everything goes your way
- 祝你身体健康 (Zhù Nǐ Shēn Tǐ Jiàn Kāng) – Wishing you good health
- 新的一年快乐 (Xīn De Yī Nián Kuài Lè) – Happy New Year for the coming year
- 心想事成 (Xīn Xiǎng Shì Chéng) – May all your wishes come true
- 恭喜发财 (Gōng Xǐ Fā Cái) – Wishing prosperity
- 阖家欢乐 (Hé Jiā Huān Lè) – Happiness for the whole family
- 年年有余 (Nián Nián Yǒu Yú) – Wishing abundance every year
Happy New Year in Spanish
Spanish is spoken in Spain, Latin America, and many parts of the world. Here are some ways to greet:
- Feliz Año Nuevo – Happy New Year
- Próspero Año Nuevo – Prosperous New Year
- Que tengas un año lleno de alegría – Wishing you a joyful year
- Que todos tus deseos se hagan realidad – May all your wishes come true
- Que tengas un año maravilloso – Have a wonderful year
- Salud, amor y felicidad en el Año Nuevo – Health, love, and happiness in the New Year
- Un año lleno de éxitos – A year full of success
- Que este año nuevo traiga paz y alegría – May this New Year bring peace and joy
- Felicidades en el Año Nuevo – Congratulations for the New Year
- Que el próximo año sea increíble – May the coming year be amazing
Happy New Year in French
French is spoken in France, Canada, and many parts of Africa. Here are ways to greet in French:
- Bonne année – Happy New Year
- Meilleurs vœux – Best wishes
- Bonne et heureuse année – Good and happy New Year
- Que cette nouvelle année vous apporte bonheur et santé – May this New Year bring you happiness and health
- Que tous vos rêves se réalisent – May all your dreams come true
- Une année pleine de joie et d’amour – A year full of joy and love
- Santé et prospérité pour la nouvelle année – Health and prosperity for the New Year
- Que l’année à venir soit incroyable – May the coming year be amazing
- Que cette année vous apporte succès et bonheur – Wishing success and happiness this year
- Meilleurs vœux pour 2026 – Best wishes for 2026
Happy New Year in Farsi / Persian
Farsi is spoken in Iran, Afghanistan (as Dari), and parts of Tajikistan. Here are greetings in Farsi:
- سال نو مبارک (Sāl-e No Mobārak) – Happy New Year
- نوروز مبارک (Nowruz Mobarak) – Happy Nowruz (Persian New Year)
- سال نو خوش بگذرد (Sāl-e No Khosh Bogzarad) – Have a happy New Year
- سال نو پر از شادی باشد (Sāl-e No Por az Shādi Bāshad) – May your New Year be full of joy
- بهترین آرزوها برای سال نو (Behtarin Ārezu-hā Barāye Sāl-e No) – Best wishes for the New Year
- سال نو پر از موفقیت باشد (Sāl-e No Por az Movafaghiat Bāshad) – A New Year full of success
- شادی و سلامتی در سال جدید (Shādi va Salāmatī dar Sāl-e Jadid) – Happiness and health in the New Year
- سال نو پربار و خوشبخت باشد (Sāl-e No Porbār va Khoshbakht Bāshad) – A fruitful and happy New Year
- آرزوی یک سال شاد و موفق (Ārezu-ye Yek Sāl Shād va Movafagh) – Wishing a joyful and successful year
- سال نو پر از عشق باشد (Sāl-e No Por az Eshq Bāshad) – A New Year full of love
Happy New Year in German
German is spoken in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and parts of Belgium. Here are ways to greet:
- Frohes Neues Jahr – Happy New Year
- Ein glückliches neues Jahr – A happy New Year
- Alles Gute zum neuen Jahr – All the best for the New Year
- Viel Glück und Gesundheit im neuen Jahr – Lots of luck and health in the New Year
- Ein erfolgreiches neues Jahr – A successful New Year
- Möge das neue Jahr voller Freude sein – May the New Year be full of joy
- Ein Jahr voller Liebe und Glück – A year full of love and happiness
- Die besten Wünsche fürs neue Jahr – Best wishes for the New Year
- Auf ein glückliches und gesundes Jahr – To a happy and healthy year
- Ein wunderbares neues Jahr – A wonderful New Year
Happy New Year in Hindi
Hindi is spoken in India and some neighboring countries. Here are ways to greet:
- नया साल मुबारक (Naya Saal Mubarak) – Happy New Year
- नववर्ष की शुभकामनाएँ (Nav Varsh Ki Shubhkamnayein) – Best wishes for the New Year
- नया साल आपके लिए खुशियाँ लाए (Naya Saal Aapke Liye Khushiyan Laaye) – May the New Year bring you happiness
- नया साल आपके लिए सफलता लाए (Naya Saal Aapke Liye Safalta Laaye) – May the New Year bring you success
- नया साल आपके लिए स्वास्थ्य और सुख लाए (Naya Saal Aapke Liye Swasthya aur Sukh Laaye) – Wishing you health and happiness
- नववर्ष मंगलमय हो (Nav Varsh Mangalmay Ho) – Wishing a prosperous New Year
- आपका नया साल आनंदमय हो (Aapka Naya Saal Anandmay Ho) – May your New Year be joyful
- नया साल आपके जीवन में खुशियाँ भर दे (Naya Saal Aapke Jeevan Mein Khushiyan Bhar De) – May the New Year fill your life with happiness
- नया साल आपके लिए सुख और प्रेम लाए (Naya Saal Aapke Liye Sukh aur Prem Laaye) – Wishing peace and love in the New Year
- आपके नए साल की शुरुआत शुभ हो (Aapke Naye Saal Ki Shuruaat Shubh Ho) – Wishing a good start to your New Year
Happy New Year in Italian
Italian is spoken in Italy, Switzerland, and parts of other European countries. Here are greetings in Italian:
- Buon Anno – Happy New Year
- Felice Anno Nuovo – Happy New Year (formal)
- Auguri di Buon Anno – Best wishes for the New Year
- Che il nuovo anno ti porti gioia – May the New Year bring you joy
- Buon anno pieno di felicità – Happy year full of happiness
- Auguri per un anno di successo – Wishes for a successful year
- Che tutti i tuoi sogni si avverino – May all your dreams come true
- Un anno nuovo pieno d’amore – A New Year full of love
- Buon anno ricco di salute e felicità – Happy New Year with health and happiness
- Felice anno nuovo a te e famiglia – Happy New Year to you and your family
Happy New Year in Japanese
Japanese is spoken in Japan. Here are common ways to wish Happy New Year:
- 明けましておめでとうございます (Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu) – Happy New Year (formal)
- あけおめ (Ake Ome) – Happy New Year (casual)
- 新年おめでとう (Shinnen Omedetou) – Happy New Year
- 良いお年を (Yoi Otoshi o) – Have a good year
- 健康で幸せな一年になりますように (Kenkou de Shiawase na Ichinen ni Narimasu You ni) – Wishing a healthy and happy year
- 幸運な一年になりますように (Kouun na Ichinen ni Narimasu You ni) – May you have a lucky year
- 素晴らしい一年になりますように (Subarashii Ichinen ni Narimasu You ni) – Wishing a wonderful year
- 新しい年に成功を祈ります (Atarashii Toshi ni Seikou o Inorimasu) – Wishing success in the New Year
- 喜びに満ちた一年になりますように (Yorokobi ni Michita Ichinen ni Narimasu You ni) – May your year be full of joy
- 家族と幸せな一年を (Kazoku to Shiawase na Ichinen o) – A happy year with your family
Happy New Year in Korean
Korean is spoken in South Korea and North Korea. Here are ways to wish:
- 새해 복 많이 받으세요 (Saehae Bok Mani Badeuseyo) – Wishing you lots of luck in the New Year
- 행복한 새해 되세요 (Haengbokhan Saehae Dwaeseyo) – Have a happy New Year
- 새해 복 가득 받으세요 (Saehae Bok Gadeuk Badeuseyo) – Receive full blessings in the New Year
- 건강하고 행복한 한 해 되세요 (Geonganghago Haengbokhan Han Hae Dwaeseyo) – Wishing a healthy and happy year
- 새해에는 모든 소원이 이루어지길 바랍니다 (Saehae-eneun Modeun Sowoni Iru-eojigil Baramnida) – May all your wishes come true
- 즐거운 새해 보내세요 (Jeulgeoun Saehae Bonaeseyo) – Have a joyful New Year
- 희망찬 새해 되세요 (Huimangchan Saehae Dwaeseyo) – Wishing a hopeful New Year
- 새해에 성공과 행복이 함께 하길 바랍니다 (Saehae-e Seong-gong-gwa Haengbok-i Hamkke Hagil Baramnida) – Wishing success and happiness
- 사랑과 평화가 가득한 새해 되세요 (Sarang-gwa Pyeonghwa-ga Gadeukhan Saehae Dwaeseyo) – A New Year full of love and peace
- 가족과 함께 행복한 새해 보내세요 (Gajok-gwa Hamkke Haengbokhan Saehae Bonaeseyo) – A happy New Year with your family
Happy New Year in Portuguese
Portuguese is spoken in Portugal, Brazil, and some African countries. Here are greetings:
- Feliz Ano Novo – Happy New Year
- Boas festas – Happy Holidays
- Tenha um ano cheio de alegria – Have a year full of joy
- Um ano novo cheio de realizações – A New Year full of achievements
- Que seu ano seja próspero – Wishing you a prosperous year
- Que venha um ano incrível – May an amazing year come
- Felicidades no ano que se inicia – Happiness in the year ahead
- Que seus sonhos se realizem – May your dreams come true
- Um ano novo com muita paz e amor – A New Year with peace and love
- Boas energias para o ano novo – Good vibes for the New Year
Happy New Year in Russian
Russian is spoken in Russia, Belarus, and many parts of Eastern Europe. Here are greetings:
- С Новым годом (S Novym Godom) – Happy New Year
- Счастливого Нового года (Schastlivogo Novogo Goda) – Wishing a happy New Year
- С Новым счастьем (S Novym Schast’yem) – With new happiness
- Пусть сбудутся все ваши мечты (Pust’ Sbudutsya Vse Vashi Mechty) – May all your dreams come true
- Желаю здоровья и успехов в новом году (Zhelayu Zdorov’ya i Uspehov v Novom Godu) – Wishing health and success
- Счастья и радости в новом году (Schast’ya i Radosti v Novom Godu) – Happiness and joy in the New Year
- Удачи и любви в новом году (Udachi i Lyubvi v Novom Godu) – Luck and love in the New Year
- Пусть новый год принесет радость (Pust’ Novyy God Prineset Radost’) – May the New Year bring joy
- С Новым годом, дорогие друзья (S Novym Godom, Dorogie Druz’ya) – Happy New Year, dear friends
- Пусть наступающий год будет успешным (Pust’ Nastupayushchiy God Budet Uspechnym) – May the coming year be successful
Happy New Year in Romanian
Romanian is spoken in Romania and Moldova. Here are greetings:
- La mulți ani – Happy New Year
- Un An Nou fericit – A Happy New Year
- Să ai un an plin de bucurii – Wishing a year full of joy
- Să fie un an plin de realizări – May it be a year full of achievements
- La mulți ani cu sănătate – Happy New Year with health
- Fie ca toate visele tale să se îndeplinească – May all your dreams come true
- Un an nou plin de iubire și fericire – A New Year full of love and happiness
- Să ai un an minunat – Wishing you a wonderful year
- La mulți ani pentru tine și familia ta – Happy New Year to you and your family
- Un an nou prosper și vesel – A prosperous and joyful New Year
Happy New Year in Japanese
Japanese is spoken in Japan. Here are common ways to wish Happy New Year:
- 明けましておめでとうございます (Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu) – Happy New Year (formal)
- あけおめ (Ake Ome) – Happy New Year (casual)
- 新年おめでとう (Shinnen Omedetou) – Happy New Year
- 良いお年を (Yoi Otoshi o) – Have a good year
- 健康で幸せな一年になりますように (Kenkou de Shiawase na Ichinen ni Narimasu You ni) – Wishing a healthy and happy year
- 幸運な一年になりますように (Kouun na Ichinen ni Narimasu You ni) – May you have a lucky year
- 素晴らしい一年になりますように (Subarashii Ichinen ni Narimasu You ni) – Wishing a wonderful year
- 新しい年に成功を祈ります (Atarashii Toshi ni Seikou o Inorimasu) – Wishing success in the New Year
- 喜びに満ちた一年になりますように (Yorokobi ni Michita Ichinen ni Narimasu You ni) – May your year be full of joy
- 家族と幸せな一年を (Kazoku to Shiawase na Ichinen o) – A happy year with your family
Happy New Year in Korean
Korean is spoken in South Korea and North Korea. Here are ways to wish:
- 새해 복 많이 받으세요 (Saehae Bok Mani Badeuseyo) – Wishing you lots of luck in the New Year
- 행복한 새해 되세요 (Haengbokhan Saehae Dwaeseyo) – Have a happy New Year
- 새해 복 가득 받으세요 (Saehae Bok Gadeuk Badeuseyo) – Receive full blessings in the New Year
- 건강하고 행복한 한 해 되세요 (Geonganghago Haengbokhan Han Hae Dwaeseyo) – Wishing a healthy and happy year
- 새해에는 모든 소원이 이루어지길 바랍니다 (Saehae-eneun Modeun Sowoni Iru-eojigil Baramnida) – May all your wishes come true
- 즐거운 새해 보내세요 (Jeulgeoun Saehae Bonaeseyo) – Have a joyful New Year
- 희망찬 새해 되세요 (Huimangchan Saehae Dwaeseyo) – Wishing a hopeful New Year
- 새해에 성공과 행복이 함께 하길 바랍니다 (Saehae-e Seong-gong-gwa Haengbok-i Hamkke Hagil Baramnida) – Wishing success and happiness
- 사랑과 평화가 가득한 새해 되세요 (Sarang-gwa Pyeonghwa-ga Gadeukhan Saehae Dwaeseyo) – A New Year full of love and peace
- 가족과 함께 행복한 새해 보내세요 (Gajok-gwa Hamkke Haengbokhan Saehae Bonaeseyo) – A happy New Year with your family
Happy New Year in Portuguese
Portuguese is spoken in Portugal, Brazil, and some African countries. Here are greetings:
- Feliz Ano Novo – Happy New Year
- Boas festas – Happy Holidays
- Tenha um ano cheio de alegria – Have a year full of joy
- Um ano novo cheio de realizações – A New Year full of achievements
- Que seu ano seja próspero – Wishing you a prosperous year
- Que venha um ano incrível – May an amazing year come
- Felicidades no ano que se inicia – Happiness in the year ahead
- Que seus sonhos se realizem – May your dreams come true
- Um ano novo com muita paz e amor – A New Year with peace and love
- Boas energias para o ano novo – Good vibes for the New Year
Happy New Year in Russian
Russian is spoken in Russia, Belarus, and many parts of Eastern Europe. Here are greetings:
- С Новым годом (S Novym Godom) – Happy New Year
- Счастливого Нового года (Schastlivogo Novogo Goda) – Wishing a happy New Year
- С Новым счастьем (S Novym Schast’yem) – With new happiness
- Пусть сбудутся все ваши мечты (Pust’ Sbudutsya Vse Vashi Mechty) – May all your dreams come true
- Желаю здоровья и успехов в новом году (Zhelayu Zdorov’ya i Uspehov v Novom Godu) – Wishing health and success
- Счастья и радости в новом году (Schast’ya i Radosti v Novom Godu) – Happiness and joy in the New Year
- Удачи и любви в новом году (Udachi i Lyubvi v Novom Godu) – Luck and love in the New Year
- Пусть новый год принесет радость (Pust’ Novyy God Prineset Radost’) – May the New Year bring joy
- С Новым годом, дорогие друзья (S Novym Godom, Dorogie Druz’ya) – Happy New Year, dear friends
- Пусть наступающий год будет успешным (Pust’ Nastupayushchiy God Budet Uspechnym) – May the coming year be successful
Happy New Year in Romanian
Romanian is spoken in Romania and Moldova. Here are greetings:
- La mulți ani – Happy New Year
- Un An Nou fericit – A Happy New Year
- Să ai un an plin de bucurii – Wishing a year full of joy
- Să fie un an plin de realizări – May it be a year full of achievements
- La mulți ani cu sănătate – Happy New Year with health
- Fie ca toate visele tale să se îndeplinească – May all your dreams come true
- Un an nou plin de iubire și fericire – A New Year full of love and happiness
- Să ai un an minunat – Wishing you a wonderful year
- La mulți ani pentru tine și familia ta – Happy New Year to you and your family
- Un an nou prosper și vesel – A prosperous and joyful New Year
