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.