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WhatsApp announces Happy New Year 2026 stickers: How to download and send them on iPhone, Android, tablets and PCs

WhatsApp has introduced Happy New Year 2026 stickers, letting users download and send festive designs across Android, iPhone, tablets and PCs, with steps and syncing between mobile and desktop apps.

December 27, 2025 / 10:07 IST
Happy New Year 2026 stickers
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  • WhatsApp launches Happy New Year 2026 sticker pack for festive chats
  • Stickers feature party themes and work on mobile, tablet, and desktop
  • Pack is easy to download and use across all devices

WhatsApp has rolled out a new Happy New Year 2026 sticker pack, giving users a fresh way to celebrate the occasion directly inside chats. The festive pack brings together familiar WhatsApp characters wearing party hats, holding balloons, popping confetti, and sharing cheerful “2026” visuals. The stickers are designed to work seamlessly across mobile and desktop platforms, making them easy to use whether you’re chatting on a phone, tablet, or PC.

What’s included in the Happy New Year 2026 sticker pack

The Happy New Year 2026 sticker pack includes a collection of animated and static stickers featuring popular WhatsApp characters in celebratory moods. From countdown-style “2026” graphics to playful party-themed illustrations, the pack focuses on light, expressive visuals that fit casual chats, group conversations, and broadcast wishes. The stickers are small in size and download quickly, even on slower connections.

How to download Happy New Year 2026 stickers on iPhone and Android

Downloading the sticker pack on smartphones is straightforward and does not require any third-party apps.

1. Open WhatsApp on your iPhone or Android smartphone.

2. Tap on any chat window.

3. Select the sticker icon near the message bar.

4. Look for the Happy New Year 2026 sticker pack banner or search for it in the sticker store.

5. Tap Add to my stickers to download the pack.

Once added, the stickers appear instantly in your sticker tray and are ready to use.

How to send New Year stickers in chats

After downloading the pack, sending stickers is quick and consistent across devices.

1. Open a chat or group conversation.

2. Tap the sticker icon.

3. Select the Happy New Year 2026 pack from your sticker library.

4. Tap on any sticker to send it instantly.

Using Happy New Year stickers on tablets and PCs

On WhatsApp Web and the desktop app, the sticker pack syncs automatically once it’s added on your phone.

• Open WhatsApp Web or the desktop app on your PC or tablet.

• Go to a chat and click the sticker icon.

• Select the Happy New Year 2026 sticker pack and send stickers as usual.

No separate download is required on desktops if the pack is already added on mobile. However, if you are doing it on your tablet or PC, then you may need to download it manually on these devices by following the process mentioned earlier.

 

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Shaurya Shubham
first published: Dec 27, 2025 10:07 am

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