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Google Marks New Year’s Eve With Interactive 2026 Doodle

The animated artwork extends Google’s long‑running Doodle program by highlighting New Year customs worldwide.

Overview

  • The festive design features a glittery gold Google logo with silver balloon numerals that read 2025 and switch to 2026 on hover, plus party poppers, stars and confetti.
  • Clicking the Doodle opens an informational page about New Year’s Eve and triggers a confetti cannon animation on the results screen.
  • Google describes the annual Doodle as a celebration of a global moment when billions reflect on the past year and welcome the next.
  • Coverage notes animated touches such as balloons and a countdown motif that turn the homepage into a miniature celebration.
  • Reports say the Doodle appeared on homepages in many countries, with some outlets indicating a limited rollout noted in the UK and the United States.