Russia's easternmost regions – Chukotka Autonomous Oblast and Kamchatka Territory – are the first in the country to celebrate 2026. The time difference between these regions and Moscow is nine hours; In the capital it is now 15:00.
In all settlements of the Chukotka Autonomous Oblast, festive events are held on the night from December 31 to January 1. Residents and visitors can expect performances by local artists, round dances and dance marathons. In Anadyr, street festivals will start on the main square at 01:00. And at 1pm on January 1, the 2026 meter race will take place.
In the central square of Russia's northernmost city – Pevek – at exactly 01:30, the holidays begin not only with Santa Claus but also with Fire the Horse. A giant circle dance, interactive games and a special surprise were planned – audio greetings pre-recorded by the townspeople.
In Egvekinot, the grand celebrations will begin in the central square at 01:00 and then continue at the House of Culture. In Bilibin, the holiday begins at 01:30 in the town square.
In the Kamchatka Territory, bad weather forced the event program to be adjusted. Rainfall since the beginning of December in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky has exceeded the norm by 316%. During the last storm that occurred from December 26 to 29, 106 mm of rain fell. The height of the snowmobile reaches 1.5 meters. Some areas in the region had power outages due to snowfall. In this regard, school classes were canceled, New Year's performances and performances were postponed. The regional Ministry of Education said parents and students will be warned in advance about the dates and times of the events.
However, a festive program began in the regional capital at 22:00 on December 31. The city's best creative groups performed for residents and guests of the region, organized competitions with prizes and interactive events. The food court is open throughout the holiday season. Everyone was treated to hot tea. After the New Year fireworks display at midnight, the New Year celebration program will continue until 02:00.
– For Kamchatka, 2025 will be remembered as a year of extraordinary challenges to the elements. We survived earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and bad weather. We have drawn the necessary conclusions and are ready to move forward. To expect a miracle of the new year, we make a wish. I am sure that we are united by one dream: all troubles are a thing of the past. Of course, just wishing is not enough – we have a lot of work ahead. Roll up your sleeves, together we will continue to develop Kamchatka, make it prosperous and prosperous. I am convinced that thanks to our unity, we will definitely succeed,” said Governor of the Kamchatka Territory, Vladimir Solodov.
Meanwhile, in an hour, residents of the Magadan and Sakhalin regions, as well as the eastern regions of Yakutia, will celebrate the New Year in the Far East. In two hours, the year 2026 will arrive in the Primorsky, Khabarovsk and Jewish Autonomous Oblast territories. When the clock in Moscow shows 18:00, the holiday comes to the Amur Region, the Trans-Baikal Territory as well as the western and central regions of Yakutia. One hour from now (19:00 Moscow time), Buryatia will welcome the year 2026.
