A new year is a fresh page, and a short, warm message is one of the nicest ways to start it. Whether you’re writing a New Year card, sending a text at midnight or posting a greeting for your customers, the right words help people feel remembered.
Here are 74 New Year wishes sorted by who you’re writing to, from close family to coworkers and clients. There are funny ones, short ones for texts and social posts, and wishes for Lunar New Year too. Use them as they are or change a few words to make them yours.
How to write a New Year message
The best New Year messages do two things: they look back with thanks and look forward with hope. A simple way to write one:
- Thank them for the year. “Thank you for all the laughs this year.”
- Wish them something good. “Wishing you health, happiness and plenty of adventures in 2027.”
- Add a personal touch. Mention a plan you’ve made together or something you’re looking forward to.
New Year wishes for family
- Happy New Year to the family who makes every year better. Here’s to more dinners, more laughs and more time together in 2027.
- Wishing you a year full of good health, good news and good food. Happy New Year!
- Thank you for being there through every up and down this year. Love you all, and Happy New Year.
- Mum and Dad, thank you for another year of love and advice (even the advice I didn’t ask for). Happy New Year!
- To my favourite sister: may 2027 bring you everything you’ve been working so hard for.
- Happy New Year, Grandad! Here’s to another year of your stories and your terrible jokes.
- New year, same crazy family, and I wouldn’t change a thing.
- Wishing our whole family a peaceful, happy and healthy new year.
New Year wishes for friends
- Happy New Year to my partner in crime. Same plans as last year: more trips, fewer excuses.
- Thank you for making this year so much fun. Can’t wait to see what 2027 brings us.
- Cheers to new adventures, old friends and everything in between. Happy New Year!
- Wishing you a year of big wins, small joys and lots of reasons to celebrate.
- Of all the things I’m taking into the new year, our friendship is top of the list.
- May your new year be as bright as your laugh and as strong as your coffee.
- New year, new memories waiting to be made. Let’s make them together.
- Happy New Year! Here’s to finally booking that trip we keep talking about.
New Year wishes for your partner
- Another year with you is the best gift I could ask for. Happy New Year, my love.
- I can’t wait to start a new chapter with you. Here’s to us in 2027.
- You made this year wonderful. Let’s make the next one even better.
- Midnight kisses and new beginnings. Happy New Year to my favourite person.
- Wherever this year takes us, I’m glad I’m going there with you.
- Thank you for every laugh, every hug and every cup of tea in bed. Happy New Year!
New Year wishes for coworkers
- Happy New Year! It’s a pleasure working with you, and I’m looking forward to another great year.
- Thank you for your hard work and support this year. Wishing you a successful 2027.
- Here’s to new goals, fresh ideas and fewer emails. Happy New Year!
- Wishing you a happy, healthy and productive new year.
- Thanks for making work feel a little less like work. See you in January!
- May the new year bring you exciting projects and well-deserved wins.
- Happy New Year to the best team around. Let’s make 2027 our best year yet.
- Wishing you and your family peace and happiness in the new year.
New Year wishes for clients and customers
Keep business messages short and sincere. Thank them for their support, wish them well, and skip the sales pitch.
- Thank you for your trust and support this year. Wishing you a happy and successful 2027.
- Happy New Year from all of us at [Company]. We look forward to working with you again.
- Wishing you a prosperous new year full of new opportunities.
- Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to another great year together.
- Best wishes for a healthy, happy and successful new year.
- Your support means a lot to our small business. Happy New Year!
- Season’s greetings and warm wishes for the year ahead.
- We’re grateful for customers like you. Wishing you all the best in 2027.
Funny New Year wishes
- My New Year’s resolution is to stop making New Year’s resolutions. So far, so good.
- Wishing you a year with more naps, more snacks and fewer Monday mornings.
- Happy New Year! Let’s see how long we both last on the new diet.
- New year, new me? No thanks. You already like the old one.
- May your phone battery last longer than your resolutions.
- Here’s to writing the wrong year on everything until March.
- This year I’m going to be more organised. Starting next week. Probably.
- Happy New Year! The gym is going to be so busy for exactly three weeks.
Short New Year wishes for texts and social posts
- Happy New Year! Wishing you all the best in 2027.
- Cheers to a fresh start!
- New year, new adventures.
- Here’s to health, happiness and good times.
- Wishing you a year full of sparkle.
- Hello 2027, we’re ready for you!
- Happy New Year from our family to yours.
- Big dreams, bright year.
- Thank you for an amazing year. Happy New Year!
- Let the good times roll into 2027.
Inspirational New Year messages
- A new year is a blank page. I can’t wait to see what you write on it.
- Wishing you the courage to start something new and the patience to see it through.
- May this year bring you closer to the things that matter most.
- Here’s to growth, kindness and small steps that lead somewhere big.
- New year, new chances. Make them count.
- Wishing you calm days, brave choices and plenty of joy along the way.
- May 2027 be the year your hard work pays off.
- Every day is a fresh start, and the first of January is a good reminder.
For someone who had a hard year
Not everyone ends the year in a celebrating mood. For someone who is grieving or going through a tough time, keep it gentle and hopeful.
- Thinking of you as this year ends. Wishing you peace and brighter days ahead.
- I know this year has been hard. I’m here for you in the new one, always.
- Wishing you a gentle start to the new year and lots of kindness along the way.
- Sending love and hope for the year ahead.
- No pressure to celebrate. Just know I’m thinking of you.
Lunar New Year wishes
Lunar New Year 2027 falls on Saturday 6 February and begins the Year of the Goat, according to Royal Museums Greenwich. If you’re sending wishes to friends or colleagues who celebrate, these work well:
- Wishing you health, happiness and good fortune in the Year of the Goat.
- Happy Lunar New Year! May your home be filled with joy and your year with luck.
- Gong xi fa cai (Mandarin) or Kung hei fat choi (Cantonese): wishing you a prosperous new year!
- May the new lunar year bring you peace, success and time with the people you love.
- Wishing you and your family a bright and lucky Lunar New Year.
When to send New Year cards
New Year cards are perfect if you missed the Christmas post, or if you’d rather send one card that works for everyone, whatever they celebrate. Aim for them to arrive between Christmas and the first week of January. Anything up to mid-January still feels timely.
Hosting a party? Send New Year’s Eve invitations two to three weeks ahead, because people’s diaries fill up fast in December. Our invitation wording guide has examples for every kind of party.
Make a New Year card in minutes
Pick a design, add one of the messages above and download it to print or share. Every Greet Maker template can be personalised online in a few minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Is it “Happy New Year” or “Happy New Years”?
Write “Happy New Year”, because you’re wishing someone a happy year ahead. Use the possessive only for the night itself: “Happy New Year’s Eve” or “See you on New Year’s Day.”
What do you write in a New Year card?
Thank the person for the past year, wish them something good for the new one and add a personal line. For example: “Thanks for all the laughs this year. Wishing you health and happiness in 2027!”
Can I send a New Year card instead of a Christmas card?
Yes. Many people send New Year cards because they suit everyone, whatever they celebrate. They also give you a little more time to get them in the post.
What is a good short New Year message for a text?
Try “Happy New Year! Wishing you all the best in 2027” or “Cheers to a fresh start!” Short, warm and easy to send at midnight.
However you say it, a few kind words at the start of the year go a long way. Happy New Year from all of us at Greet Maker!