How to : How to Say Happy New Year

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“Cheers to the new year!”

Even if you don’t have a drink in hand, “cheers” is an iconic way to ring in the new year.^{[1]

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“Have a prosperous new year!”

It’s great to say in just about any setting, whether you’re celebrating with friends or hanging out at an office party.^{[2]

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“Wishing you a great year ahead!”

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You can tell this to your boss, co-workers, neighbors, friends, relatives, and even strangers—after all, everyone deserves a bit of holiday cheer!}

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“May all your wishes come true this year!”

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To keep the conversation going, you might even ask them what they hope to achieve in the upcoming new year.}

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“Wishing you a huge slice of happiness this new year!”

Let the people in your life know how much you appreciate them, and that you want only the best for them in the coming year.^{[5]

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“Best of luck with your resolutions this year!”

Chances are, most of your friends, family, and co-workers all have goals and resolutions for the upcoming year, like exercising more, eating better, or traveling the world. Let them know that you support them, and that you believe this will be their best year yet.

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“Let your dreams take flight!”

Remind your friends, loved ones, and any other people in your life that you believe in them and are wishing them the best.

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“I can’t wait to see what you accomplish this year!”

This greeting reminds your loved ones that you’ll be cheering them on during the coming months.

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“Let’s live it up tonight—we have the rest of the year to live it down!”

Don’t worry about January 1st until the calendar officially switches over!

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“Let’s pop bottles, bestie.”

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Get your bottle ready as the clock starts counting down, and drop this line before letting the champagne flow.}

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“Each year I spend with you is the best one yet!”

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Remind them how important they are to you, and how you can’t wait to make lots of great memories with them in the coming year.}

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“I feel like anything is possible this year since I have you.”

Remind them how much you love them, and how you’re grateful to have another 365 days to learn and grow with them.

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“It’s already the new year? Time flies when we’re together.”

Explain how excited you are to usher in the day with them, and how you can’t wait to see what the new year has to offer.

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“Let’s stick together no matter where this new year takes us.”

Let your partner know how much they mean to you, and how excited you are to be with them during this special occasion.

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“Time to turn over a new leaf!”

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Saying “Happy New Year” is great, but it’s just as important to remember what the holiday represents. This greeting is an excellent way to remind others about the many opportunities that the new year brings.}

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“Out with the old, in with the new!”

This casual greeting is best-suited for friends and family, but you can really say it to whoever you want.^{[9]

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“Wishing you 12 months of success!”

You can even take your greeting a step further by saying “I hope you have 52 weeks of good fortune, 365 days of good times, 8,760 hours of blessings, 525,600 minutes of happiness, and 31,536,000 seconds of good memories.”^{[10]

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“Life is short, so let’s give it our all this year!”

The new year offers huge opportunities, so make sure your friends and loved ones make the most of them!

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“Here’s to the future!”

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Clink your glasses together, and then chat about what you hope the next year will bring.}

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“May the new year be a fresh start for you!”

Maybe the past year didn’t go quite as planned, but that doesn’t mean that next year is doomed to be the same. Reassure your friends and loved ones that anything is possible.

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“Another great year with some great people in my life.”

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Try breaking out this greeting at the next family gathering or party to give everyone the warm and fuzzies.}

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“I said this 365 days ago, but happy new year!”

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If you’re ringing in the new year right after a leap year, replace the “365” with “366.”}

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“Here’s to another year further away from 2020!”

That makes each passing new year all the more special, as you and your loved ones can focus on putting those dreary days behind you.

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“Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book.”

In true Paisley spirit, end your message by saying, “Let’s make it a good one!”^{[14]

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“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right!”

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Remind your friends and loved ones that the new year is the best time to put your best foot forward as you learn and grow from years past.}

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“365 days means 365 new chances!”

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Encourage the people in your life to live every day to the fullest, and remind them that the new year is full of potential.}

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“Here’s to another year of laughs!”

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To lighten the mood even more, crack a joke after you share this greeting.}

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“With you at the helm, next year will be incredible!”

Let them know that you appreciate all of their hard work around the office, and that you’re excited for whatever the new year has to offer.

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“Thanks for all the encouragement his year.”

You can even finish off your greeting with a touching message, like “I hope you and your family have a great holiday season and a joyous new year!”

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“We might not be together, but I’m celebrating with you in spirit.”

Feel free to send your message at whatever time zone makes sense for you and your loved one.

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Ring in the new year with a foreign greeting.

This is a great way to impress everyone once the clock strikes 12. “Bonne année” is a traditional French new year greeting, while Spanish-speaking folks typically say “Feliz año nuevo.” You could also take the German route with “Frohes neues jahr,” or opt for the Italian greeting of “Buon anno.”^{[18]

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Here are a few other options you might try:

Mandarin Chinese: Xīn nián kuài lè! (shin nee-an kwai le)^{[19]

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Japanese: あけましたおめでとうございます! (akemashite omedetou gozaimasu)^{[20]

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Vietnamese: Chúc mừng năm mới! (chuhk mung nam eye)^{[21]

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Tagalog: Manigong Bagong Taon! (mah-ni-gung bah-gung tah-on)^{[22]

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Russian: С Новым Годом! (s nò-vym gò-dam)^{[23]

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How to : How to Say Happy New Year

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“Cheers to the new year!”

“Have a prosperous new year!”

“Wishing you a great year ahead!”

“May all your wishes come true this year!”

“Wishing you a huge slice of happiness this new year!”

“Best of luck with your resolutions this year!”

“Let your dreams take flight!”

“I can’t wait to see what you accomplish this year!”

“Let’s live it up tonight—we have the rest of the year to live it down!”

“Let’s pop bottles, bestie.”

“Each year I spend with you is the best one yet!”

“I feel like anything is possible this year since I have you.”

“It’s already the new year? Time flies when we’re together.”

“Let’s stick together no matter where this new year takes us.”

“Time to turn over a new leaf!”

“Out with the old, in with the new!”

“Wishing you 12 months of success!”

“Life is short, so let’s give it our all this year!”

“Here’s to the future!”

“May the new year be a fresh start for you!”

“Another great year with some great people in my life.”

“I said this 365 days ago, but happy new year!”

“Here’s to another year further away from 2020!”

“Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book.”

“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right!”

“365 days means 365 new chances!”

“Here’s to another year of laughs!”

“With you at the helm, next year will be incredible!”

“Thanks for all the encouragement his year.”

“We might not be together, but I’m celebrating with you in spirit.”

Ring in the new year with a foreign greeting.

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