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- 1. Yearly wrap-up video
- 2. New Year party invite video
- 3. Reflections and goals video
- 4. New Year thank you video
- 5. Happy New Year greeting GIF
- 6. Ins and outs 2026 TikTok trend video
- 7. Corporate New Year party invite
- 8. Get ready with me video
- 9. New Year’s motivational quote
- 10. 2026 fitness goals video
- 11. Company wrap up video
- 12. New Year resolutions checklist video
- 13. Behind-the-scenes New Year preparation video
- 14. New Year's Eve live event broadcast video
- 15. New Year social media story series
Give thanks, spread positivity, and showcase 2025 highlights while welcoming in the new year around the world. Create celebratory New Year videos using beginner-friendly video templates and stock assets like stickers, music, and special effects.
From yearly wrap-ups to the ins and outs TikTok trend, here are easy video ideas for celebrating New Year’s 2026 in style with Clipchamp video editor.
1. Yearly wrap-up video
Turn memorable moments caught on video throughout the year into a nostalgic highlights video in under 60 seconds, saving the year's best memories. Take a scroll back through social media timelines and smartphone image libraries and select all the favorite adventures and memories. Workplace
Use text overlays to spotlight specific milestones and turn yearly videos into scroll-stopping social media posts.
2. New Year party invite video
Create anticipation for New Year's parties with an epic virtual party invitation, featuring fireworks and festival visuals. Fun visuals can add an extra pinch of excitement and emotion to the festivities. Get creative while sharing all the important party details, such as date, time, location, dress code, and RSVP requirements.
Start off with an animated video background, then add motion titles and royalty-free music to get the party mood started. Party invited can be easily shared online through social media, group chats, and email. Edit a party invite using a ready-to-use video template, or start creating from scratch.
3. Reflections and goals video
Any timely wisdom to share for 365 new days? Make a sit-down video for YouTube reflecting on what was learned in 2025 and share any advice for the new year. Go with an informal conversational style or make a list to break down all the wins and losses of the past 12 months.
Simply record using the webcam recorder, then add titles and autocaptions to make a video more accessible on mute. To reference a photo or video, use the picture-in-picture effect to share two visuals at the same time. Create an inspirational New Year video to share with followers.
4. New Year thank you video
Spread happy New Year wishes and give thanks to friends, family, and colleagues in a heartfelt slideshow video. Share appreciation and gratitude for the support received and opportunities experienced throughout the past year.
Create memorable slideshows in minutes with a mix of animated stock videos, personal footage and photos. Express personality by adding GIFs to evoke emotions and enhance the video's mood.
5. Happy New Year greeting GIF
Keep it short and sweet by saying Happy New Year 2026 a little differently with a creative and humorous GIF. Just explore the GIPHY overlay options inside the content library tab using keywords to search, or import your own funny video.
Drag and drop an animated video onto the timeline, trim to 15-seconds, customize with GIPHY stickers then save as a GIF for easy sharing. This style of video is easy to share because it’s short with a small file size, so it’s perfect as Happy New Year posts for social media and group chat platforms like WhatsApp and Messenger.
6. Ins and outs 2026 TikTok trend video
New me in, old me out. Why stop at just one resolution? Join in on the TikTok seasonal New Year trend of celebrating what’s staying and what’s going in 2026. Share a list of all the good habits to perfect and all the bad habits to say goodbye to.
It’s simple to create. Just type down the things to include in 2026 and the things to cut out. Feel free to get creative and use animated text for the list. Then pair the list with a trending TikTok sound to increase chances of going viral. Keep up to date with the current TikTok trends with this helpful guide for inspiration.
7. Corporate New Year party invite
Kickstart the new year with colleagues and clients by hosting a stylish corporate New Year’s party. Set an elegant suit-and-tie dress code, go smart-casual, or even have a decade themed costume party.
Build anticipation for the big night by including photos of the venue in the video. Use the free online video enhancer to make the photos look like a dream. Use this quick and easy party invite template below to get started.
8. Get ready with me video
Count down to the New Year’s ball by sharing pre-party makeup, hair, and outfit routines in a New Year’s Eve GRWM video with a montage. Share with followers on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube Shorts how to get glamorous for the big night of confetti and champagne.
Use energetic fonts to showcase each step of the process so followers catch all the expert tips and favorite brand names. Share directly to TikTok via the Clipchamp integration, and use this template as a framework.
9. New Year’s motivational quote
The beginning of the new year is the turning of a new page in a life story. Inspire followers and friends by sharing favorite inspirational sayings in a New Year-themed motivational quote video.
Use the OneDrive integration to customize a template by uploading personal uplifting visuals or use the stock-library for peaceful landscape shots. Use this helpful template to create an inspirational 2026 quote video.
10. 2026 fitness goals video
Embrace the new year by investing in a new exercise routine. A fresh set of 12 months is the perfect start for health and fitness goals. Share diet and training objectives with a 2026 fitness goal video.
Use animated text to create an engaging listicle style video. Take daily progress photos and videos then check back in with followers at the half year mark with a timelapse video to document progress. Get started with this motivational video template.
11. Company wrap up video
A company wrap-up video is a great way to celebrate the year and energize the team. Showcase big wins, standout projects, and memorable moments. Mix in visuals like event highlights, stats, and a quick message from leadership.
Make shareable videos that works for internal engagement and external marketing using a slideshow of images, videos, graphics, corporate background music, and brand logo.
12. New Year resolutions checklist video
Transform goals into an actionable visual checklist that keeps people accountable throughout the year. Create a clean, organized video listing top resolutions for the new year, from personal development to professional milestones.
Use text animations to reveal each resolution one at a time, and consider adding motivational background music to inspire action. This video serves as both a public commitment and a reference to revisit throughout the year to track progress. Customize this template to get started.
13. Behind-the-scenes New Year preparation video
Take followers behind the scenes of New Year's Eve preparations. Document everything from decorating the space to preparing festive food and getting the outfit ready for the celebration.
Create a montage-style video using quick clips that show the space's transformation and the preparation. Add upbeat music and transitions to keep the energy high. This authentic content resonates well with audiences who love seeing the real moments that lead up to celebrations.
14. New Year's Eve live event broadcast video
Bring followers into the celebration by broadcasting live from a New Year's Eve event, party, or local festivities. Design teaser videos showcasing the event venue, entertainment lineup, or behind-the-scenes preparations to give followers a preview of what to expect during the live stream.
Use bold text overlays like "join us live from the rooftop party" or "exclusive NYE celebration access" with festive effects and upbeat background music. Post promotional content to Stories and the feed in the days leading up to the event, then go live on New Year's Eve to share the atmosphere, the venue's midnight countdown, and celebration moments as they happen in real time.
15. New Year social media story series
Create a cohesive multi-part story series that unfolds across the New Year period. Plan a sequence of videos that takes followers on a journey from New Year's Eve preparations through the countdown to the first moments of 2025.
Use Instagram Reels templates to maintain consistent branding across all parts. Each segment can focus on different aspects, such as the celebration outfit, the party atmosphere, the midnight toast, and New Year's Day reflections. This serialized content keeps audiences engaged throughout the entire holiday period.
With all these inspiring New Year video ideas, it's time to start creating festive videos. For upcoming event video ideas, explore Lunar New Year ideas.
Make professional New Year videos with Clipchamp for free or download the Microsoft Clipchamp Windows app today.
