From French To Korean: Here’s How To Wish 'Happy New Year' In Different Languages Around The World

1. English Happy New Year Used widely across English-speaking countries like the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia.

2. French Bonne année A popular greeting in France, Belgium, and parts of Africa. It literally means “Good Year.”

3. Spanish Feliz Año Nuevo Commonly used across Spain, Mexico, and Latin American countries.

4. German Frohes neues Jahr A cheerful way to welcome the New Year in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

5. Italian Buon Anno Italians often pair this greeting with festive meals and midnight celebrations.

6. Portuguese Feliz Ano Novo Used in Portugal and Brazil, especially during grand fireworks and beach celebrations.

7. Dutch Gelukkig Nieuwjaar Heard across the Netherlands and parts of Belgium during New Year festivities.

8. Russian С Новым годом (S Novym Godom) One of the most important holidays in Russia, celebrated with family and feasts.

9. Arabic سنة جديدة سعيدة (Sanah Jadidah Sa‘idah) Common across Arabic-speaking countries during New Year greetings.

10. Hindi नया साल मुबारक हो (Naya Saal Mubarak Ho) Widely used in India along with celebrations and resolutions.

11. Chinese (Mandarin) 新年快乐 (Xīn Nián Kuài Lè) Means “Happy New Year,” used for both Gregorian and Lunar New Year greetings.

12. Japanese 明けましておめでとうございます (Akemashite Omedetō Gozaimasu) A polite and traditional New Year greeting in Japan.

13. Korean 새해 복 많이 받으세요 (Saehae Bok Mani Badeuseyo) Literally means “Receive lots of luck in the New Year.”

14. Thai สวัสดีปีใหม่ (Sawasdee Pi Mai) Used in Thailand to welcome the New Year with positivity.

15. Turkish Mutlu Yıllar A warm and friendly way to wish happiness and success in the coming year.