How to Say “Happy New Year!” in Different Languages

Did you know there are over 7,000 languages spoken on Earth? One of the most fun ways to celebrate holidays — whether you’re wishing someone a happy Valentine’s Day or a happy New Year — is to share your joy in different languages.

Here’s how to say “Happy New Year!” in different languages from around the world:

1. Afrikaans 🇿🇦

Gelukkige Nuwejaar

Pronounced: gha-likkikga-neeva-yaarr

Study abroad in South Africa

2. Catalan 🇪🇸

Feliç any nou

Pronounced: fe-LEES A-nee n-Ou

Study abroad in Barcelona, Spain

3. Czech 🇨🇿

Šťastný nový rok

Pronounced: SHTU-stnee NO-vee rrr-ok

Study abroad in Czech Republic

4. French 🇫🇷

Bonne Année

Pronounced: bon a-nay

Study abroad in France

5. German 🇩🇪

Frohes Neues Jahr

Pronounced: frohes neuyis yar

Study abroad in Germany

6. Greek 🇬🇷

Καλή χρονιά

Pronounced: kali chronya

Study abroad in Greece

7. Hungarian 🇭🇺

Boldog Új Évet

Pronounced: bawl-dawg-uuy-aevet

Study abroad in Hungary

8. Irish 🇮🇪

Athbhliain faoi mhaise dhuit

Pronounced: ah-vleen fwee vosh-ah ghwitch

Study abroad in Ireland

9. Italian 🇮🇹

Buon anno

Pronounced: boo-on ah-nno

Study abroad in Italy

10. Japanese 🇯🇵

あけましておめでとうございます

Pronounced: akemashite omedeto gozaimasu

Study abroad in Japan

11. Maori 🇳🇿

Kia hari te tau hou

Pronounced: kia hari tay tau ho

Study abroad in New Zealand

12. Portuguese 🇵🇹

Feliz Ano Novo

Pronounced: feh-liz an-oh noh-voh

Study abroad in Portugal

13. Spanish 🇪🇸

Feliz Año Nuevo

Pronounced: feh-liz an-yoh n-way-vo

Study abroad in Spain

Immerse yourself in another language when you study abroad!