New Year's Eve 2024

Ring in 2025: The Glorious Global Countdown!

From Walmart hours to worldwide celebrations, here’s your ultimate guide to New Year's Eve 2024!

As the clock ticks down to midnight, people all around the globe are gearing up to usher in 2025 like never before! It all kicks off at 1 p.m. ET with celebrations in exotic spots like Bangladesh, parts of Kazakhstan, and even a tiny piece of Antarctica! From fireworks in Sydney Harbour to the wild street festivals in Rio, the excitement is palpable as different time zones bring forth their own unique celebrations. Why not follow along as the world transforms into a kaleidoscope of lights and joy?

If you’re one to plan your late-night snacking, you’re in luck because Walmart will be open its regular hours until 11 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. So whether you’re in need of some last-minute champagne or a stash of snacks for the countdown, Walmart’s got you covered! Other major retailers will have varied hours: Target closes at 9 p.m., while Kohl’s will only be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Don’t miss out on those grocery runs—the key to a successful New Year's Eve party is definitely well-fed revelers!

As celebrations continue to echo through the world and different cultures celebrate the arrival of the New Year, the last place to welcome 2025 will be American Samoa—a whole 24 hours behind the rest of us. Picture all that excitement wrapping up with the sounds of laughter and cheers still ringing in the air while most of us have already started thinking about our resolutions! It makes you wonder if they’ll hold a mega New Year's party just to make up for it!

Around the world, no matter where we find ourselves, we can connect through the experience of a fresh start. Did you know that the oldest known New Year celebration dates back over 4,000 years? The Babylonians were among the first to celebrate the New Year in mid-March during the spring equinox. Fast forward to today, cultures have put their own spins on this time-honored tradition, showcasing how we all celebrate life and new beginnings! Can we also mention that it’s one of the busiest times of the year for the food and beverage industry? Let’s just say, they definitely pop the bubbly!