As the world prepares to welcome 2026, WhatsApp is offering its over 2 billion users innovative and creative ways to share festive greetings with loved ones. The Meta-owned messaging giant has integrated festive sticker packs and powerful AI image generation tools directly into chats, making it easier than ever to send personalised New Year wishes.
How to Send New Year Stickers on WhatsApp
If you want to add a touch of festive flair to your messages this New Year's Eve, sending themed stickers is a quick and popular option. The process is simple and can be done in just a few taps from within any chat window.
Follow these steps to find and send New Year stickers:
- Open an individual or group chat where you want to send your wishes.
- Tap on the emoji icon located in the text input bar at the bottom of your screen.
- Switch to the 'Sticker' tab, which is the rightmost icon.
- Click on the '+' (plus) button on the bottom right corner of the sticker tray.
- Browse the 'All stickers' section to find the official "Happy New Year" sticker pack and tap the plus button to add it to your personal collection.
Once added, these vibrant stickers will be readily available for you to share and spread cheer as the clock strikes midnight.
Create Personalised Greetings with Meta AI
For those seeking a more unique and customised approach, WhatsApp's integration with Meta AI provides a powerful tool to generate original New Year 2026 images. This feature allows users to turn creative prompts into stunning visual greetings without leaving the app.
Here is how you can create and send AI-generated New Year wishes:
- Navigate to the chat or group where you wish to send your greeting.
- Tap the paperclip or 'file' icon (located to the left of the camera icon) in the text bar.
- Select the "AI Images" option from the menu that appears.
- In the text box, type a descriptive prompt of the image you want to create.
Creative Prompts to Get You Started
If you're unsure what to type, here are some example prompts inspired by Meta AI that can help you craft the perfect 2026 greeting:
- "Celebrate New Beginnings": A vibrant fireworks display over a modern city skyline, with ‘Happy New Year 2026’ glowing in golden letters.
- "Winter Serenity": A serene snow-covered forest at dawn, with ‘Happy New Year 2026’ in elegant, frosty lettering.
- "Futuristic Festivities": A futuristic cityscape with neon lights, featuring ‘Welcome 2026!’ in bold, futuristic typography.
- "Dynamic Celebration": An abstract, colorful explosion of confetti with ‘Cheers to 2026’ in a playful font.
- "Joyful Gatherings": An image of friends or family celebrating with sparklers, overlaid with festive text.
You are encouraged to modify these prompts or create your own to generate images that perfectly match your sentiment. Additionally, Meta AI allows you to animate these generated images for free, adding an extra layer of dynamism to your New Year's message.
Embrace Digital Celebrations
With these integrated features, WhatsApp continues to solidify its role as a central hub for personal connection and celebration. The combination of easy-to-access sticker packs and on-demand AI artistry means that every user can send heartfelt, visually appealing greetings to ring in 2026, regardless of their design skills. This New Year, leverage these tools to make your digital wishes as warm and personal as the season demands.
