Manila New Year 2027: Countdown & Fireworks

New Year 2027 arrives in Manila at midnight PHT (UTC+8) on Friday, January 1, 2027, which is 16:00 UTC on Thursday, December 31, 2026.

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Fireworks 2027: Not announced yet

2027 event

Manila Fireworks 2027

Not announced yet No New Year's Eve line-ups have been announced yet for Metro Manila. Last year (New Year 2026) SM Mall of Asia hosted the Kapuso Countdown, which ended with a midnight fireworks spectacle and reportedly drew over 250,000 people, alongside countdowns in Makati, Bonifacio Global City and Eastwood City.

Event
Manila New Year's Eve Countdowns and Fireworks
Type
Fireworks
Where
Usually held at SM Mall of Asia (Seaside Boulevard)
Admission
Last year: free
Organizer
SM Mall of Asia and GMA Network
Watch live
Last year (New Year 2026) the Kapuso Countdown was scheduled to air live on GMA-7 and Kapuso Stream. Broadcasters for this year have not been announced.

Official updates

Where to watch in Manila

  1. SM Mall of Asia Seaside Boulevard (Pasay) — Bayside concert ending in the MOA Grand Fireworks Spectacle at midnight. Over 250,000 people attended last year (New Year 2026), according to a Daily Tribune report; gates were set to open at 6 pm, performances began around 10 pm and admission was advertised as free.
  2. Ayala Avenue (Makati) — Street-party countdown billed with live acts and a fireworks display. The tradition dates back to the turn of the millennium, and last year's programme (New Year 2026) was scheduled to start at 6 pm.
  3. 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City (Taguig) — Open-air New Year's Eve celebration with a headline concert; it was scheduled to start at 7 pm last year (New Year 2026).
  4. Eastwood City (Quezon City) — Countdown billed as the country's longest-running, building to the Dazzling Star Drop and a grand fireworks display at midnight.
  5. Quezon City Memorial Circle — Was scheduled to host Quezon City's own countdown concert last year.

Getting there

  • Go early. Last year (New Year 2026) some fans queued from the morning for the SM Mall of Asia show; gates were set to open at 6 pm with a lantern parade and pre-show, and the main performances started around 10 pm.
  • Other big venues also begin in the evening: last year (New Year 2026) Makati's Ayala Avenue countdown was scheduled to start at 6 pm and Bonifacio Global City's 5th Avenue party at 7 pm.
  • Don't bring firecrackers. Under Executive Order No. 28 (2017), firecrackers may be used only at community fireworks displays held with a city permit and supervised by a PNP-licensed person.

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AT A GLANCE

Timezone
Philippine Standard Time (PHT)
UTC Offset
UTC+8
Midnight arrives
Friday, January 1, 2027 at 12:00 AM PHT
Celebration order
6th of 37 cities to celebrate (same time as Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Taipei)

How Manila celebrates

Metro Manila welcomes the New Year with huge open-air countdown parties. One of the largest in recent years has been at SM Mall of Asia in Pasay, where crowds fill Seaside Boulevard for a concert that ends in a midnight fireworks spectacle over Manila Bay.

Other districts stage their own. Makati's Ayala Avenue street party dates back to the turn of the millennium, Bonifacio Global City holds an open-air celebration on 5th Avenue, and Eastwood City in Quezon City bills itself as the country's longest-running New Year countdown.

At home, Filipino families gather for Media Noche, the midnight feast, and many display twelve round fruits or wear polka dots, round shapes believed to bring prosperity. Noise is traditionally made to drive away bad luck, but firecrackers are regulated, so organised fireworks displays are the safest way to join in.

Frequently asked questions

Will there be fireworks in Manila for New Year 2027?

Not announced yet. No line-ups for 2027 had been announced when this page was last checked. Last year (New Year 2026) SM Mall of Asia ended its countdown with a midnight fireworks spectacle, and Makati and Eastwood City also advertised fireworks.

Is the SM Mall of Asia New Year countdown free?

Last year's Kapuso Countdown (New Year 2026) at SM Mall of Asia was advertised with free admission. Gates were set to open at 6 pm, live performances began around 10 pm and the MOA Grand Fireworks Spectacle lit the sky at midnight. Check the organisers for this year's arrangements.

What time is New Year in Manila?

New Year arrives in Manila at midnight Philippine Standard Time (PHT, UTC+8). In 2027, that is 16:00 UTC on December 31, 2026.

How does Manila celebrate New Year's Eve?

Manila celebrates with large countdown concerts, with midnight fireworks at venues such as SM Mall of Asia, Ayala Avenue in Makati and Eastwood City, plus an open-air party in Bonifacio Global City. Families gather for Media Noche, the midnight feast.

What time zone is Manila on New Year's Eve?

Manila is on Philippine Standard Time (PHT, UTC+8) year-round and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Is New Year's Day a public holiday in the Philippines?

Yes. January 1 is a regular holiday under the Administrative Code, and December 31 is a nationwide special day. December 30, Rizal Day, is also a regular holiday, although presidential proclamations can modify the yearly schedule.

Is Manila one of the first or last cities to celebrate New Year?

Among the 37 cities on this site, Manila is the 6th to reach midnight, at the same time as Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Taipei. At UTC+8, it celebrates relatively early in the global celebration window.

Where do people celebrate New Year's Eve in Manila?

A focal point for New Year's Eve celebrations in Manila: SM Mall of Asia. See the where-to-watch list above for more places.

What time should I tune in to watch Manila's New Year celebration?

Midnight arrives in Manila at 12:00 AM PHT (UTC+8) on Friday, January 1, 2027. Last year (New Year 2026) the Kapuso Countdown was scheduled to air live on GMA-7 and Kapuso Stream. Broadcasters for this year have not been announced.

Are firecrackers allowed in Manila on New Year's Eve?

Philippine rules restrict them. Executive Order No. 28 (2017) confines the use of firecrackers to community fireworks displays held outside residences, supervised by licensed personnel and permitted by the city, and local governments can add their own rules. To enjoy fireworks safely, watch a professional display instead.

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This page provides a live countdown to New Year 2027 in Manila (Philippine Standard Time, UTC+8). New Year's Day 2027 in Manila falls on Friday, January 1, 2027 at midnight PHT. Metro Manila celebrates with large countdown concerts and midnight fireworks at venues such as SM Mall of Asia, Ayala Avenue in Makati and Eastwood City, plus an open-air party in Bonifacio Global City. Families gather for Media Noche, the traditional midnight feast.