As we bid 2025, we can expect to see new year greetings from friends and family. In this social media age, it means e-cards or fancy stickers via messaging apps. And when it comes to the latter, WhatsApp is the popular choice for Malaysians.
New packs
WhatsApp has announced some new goodies for users to celebrate the coming new year. You can now use new stickers, video call effects, message reactions, and status updates for 2026. WhatsApp didn’t mention how long these 2026 New Year celebration packs would be available. But you’ll definitely be able to use them for the next few days.
WhatsApp 2026 celebration additions
As mentioned, WhatsApp has unveiled some fun ways for users to enhance their New Year’s greetings. The specifics are as below:
- Sticker pack to celebrate 2026
- Video call effects like fireworks, confetti, and star animations
- The animated confetti message reaction returns
- Special 2026 layout and animated stickers for status updates
Have you seen or tried them yet? Let us know what your favourite New Year sticker or effect is, and happy New Year to all of you!
