Of course, you’re going to be at the best New Year’s Eve Party in Bali at FINNS Beach Club, but what do you do on the day after the countdown?
How do you welcome the first day of the New Year, with or without a hangover, on the Island of the Gods?
Well, we’ve got a round-up of the best New Year’s Day things to do for 2026, so that you don’t have to think too hard about it. Enjoy!
Things To Do On New Year’s Day 2026 In Bali
FINNS Beach Club: To Carry On The Party
Whether or not you joined the biggest party of the year on December 31st, FINNS will be open and welcoming guests on New Year’s Day, too.
We think it’s one of the best times to visit, as everyone’s in a good mood from the day before, and there’s an extra-pleasant vibe in the air.
Why make a reservation at one of our party restaurants for some serious fun in the evening?
We’ve got great food and drink for you to enjoy throughout the beach club all day long. Smart folks, of course, will book a daybed in advance as there will be some serious competition for a spot by the pool on January 1st.
Where Is It? Jl. Pantai Berawa No.99, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Online: FINNS
Sava Spa: For Pampering And A Fresh Start To The Year
If you find that waking up on New Year’s Day is a bit of hard work and you’re in need of shifting the cobwebs from the corridors of your mind, why not forgo the martinis and head out for a massage?
Sava Spa at the Hotel Indigo Bali on Seminyak Beach is a superb place to choose for this. They have a really comprehensive menu of treatments, too.
We love their traditional local healing rituals as well as the sublime aromatherapy body rubs that just leave you feeling like a brand new person.
They also offer everything from manicures to hair treatments, if you want a completely new look to go with the new you.
Finally, there’s a lovely pool to enjoy at the end of the day in their garden, which has a very Balinese style to it.
Where Is It? Jl. Camplung Tanduk No.10, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Online: IHG
Pala Restaurant: Free Flow Drinks And Brunch
If you’re in Nusa Dua and not feeling like travelling too far then you might appreciate the chance to enjoy brunch at Pala in the glorious Apurva Kempinski resort.
It’s your standard buffet but upgraded to ensure that it remains a cut above the sort of thing the hoi polloi in Kuta will be cramming into their mouths on New Year’s Day.
We like that this place is fully air-conditioned; we find that the Bali heat can be a bit severe after we’ve overimbibed the night before.
Expect fresh seafood, tasty salads, amazing meat and some of the most beautiful desserts that you’ve ever seen.
It’s also surprisingly reasonably priced, with the meal priced at 950,000++ IDR or 1,650,000++ IDR if you want the free-flow drinks. Children eat for half price.
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Sawangan, Nusa Dua, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Online: Kempinski
Sangkar Restaurant Bali: A Truly Excessive Occasion
The ultimate New Year’s Day Party might well be a brunch at the exclusive Bvlgari Resort as long as you have very deep pockets.
If you have to ask how much it is, the odds are pretty good that, like us, you can’t afford it. This is a $1,000 a night hotel, after all.
This will be a leisurely affair with great food focusing on seasonal produce from around the island and glasses of champagne.
The meal is served oceanside and is likely to be a very memorable occasion.
They also have a Little Gems Kids Club that your children can use while you enjoy indulging in the good stuff.
Where Is It? Jl. Goa Lempeh, Banjar Dinas Kangin, Uluwatu, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80364
Online: Bvlgari
Westin Hotel Resort & Spa Bali: Tree Planting And BBQ
This pleasant resort in the heart of Ubud is doing something a little different this year, and they are inviting children to join them for a tree planting ceremony on New Year’s Day.
Then, as a New Year’s Day party for the whole family, they will be having a BBQ by the pool.
Expect a live band with a focus on pleasant acoustic numbers to help usher in the New Year with relaxing, positive vibes and to ensure that you rise to meet the challenges that it brings with a fully renewed spirit.
We’d advise calling this property in advance to arrange reservations for both the ceremony and the BBQ.
Where Is It? Jl. Lod Tunduh, Singakerta, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
Online: Westin
Commune: A Big Global Brunch
Commune at Umana Bali will be having a very nice New Year’s Day brunch with an emphasis on global cuisine, so there should be something in the buffet for absolutely everyone.
There will also be “family-friendly entertainment“, and we suspect that will be a mix of music and actual entertainers, but the exact makeup won’t be known until the day itself.
Umana says this will help to end the festive season in a serene and elegant fashion, the way that it should come to a close.
Where Is It? Jl. Melasti, Ungasan, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80364
Online: Hilton
Segaran Dining Terrace & Akasa: Buffet Or A La Carte? You Decide
Jumeriah Bali’s restaurants are getting very excited by the New Year and will be offering a buffet brunch in the Segaran Dining Terrace.
Except a great range of delicacies at this event and some tasty treats that appeal to the whole family.
If you’re in the mood to push the boat out, because hey it’s the holidays, then AKASA’s intimate a la carte dining experience might be more to your taste.
Expect a calm but flavourful start to the New Year at Jumeriah.
Where Is It? Kawasan Pecatu Indah Resort, Jl. Raya Uluwatu Street, Kuta Selatan, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361
Online: Jumeriah
Four Seasons Resort Bali At Sayan: Meaningful Manifestation Meditation
If you’d prefer to take care of your spiritual rather than your physical needs on New Year’s Day, then you might fancy a trip to Sayan near Ubud.
At the Sacred Earth Spa, they’re going to be holding an interesting ceremony, “Meaningful Manifestation Meditation”.
The idea being to welcome in the New Year with both mindfulness and grace.
This hotel has been awarded a Michelin Key, and we’d recommend staying in the resort if you want to really enjoy the first day of 2026.
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Sayan, Sayan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
Online: Four Seasons
Raffles Bali: A Splendid Seafood Brunch
The new Raffles property in Bali has caused a serious sensation since opening up its doors, and we can’t think of many better places to start the New Year, as long as you have pretty deep pockets.
Their Loloan Restaurant will be holding a seafood brunch from 12 noon to 4 p.m. on January 1st.
Expect King Crabs, Oysters, Bamboo Lobsters, and so much more.
This brunch is, in fact, the beginning of a whole week of New Year celebrations at Loloan, and there will be a chance to enjoy different themed dinners every night from the 2nd to the 6th of January too!
Where Is It? Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera No.1A, Jimbaran, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 803611
Online: Raffles
See In The Sunrise: Sanur Shoreline
Of course, if you want to get up bright and early on New Year’s Day because you managed to avoid the alcohol fuelled night before, you might want to catch the very first sunrise of the New Year.
While you can grab this from any position on Bali’s East Coast, we’d recommend heading to Sanur and enjoying it from a calm, beautiful beach and then taking a long stroll along the town on the
Where Is It? Sanur Beach, Sanur, Bali
FAQs
Is Bali Open On January 1st?
Yes, it’s open. The Balinese New Year is Nyepi, and the island closes for that, but it doesn’t happen until March or April each year. January 1st is business as usual, though some places are on holiday, such as banks, government offices, etc.
Will The Beaches Be Crowded On New Year’s Day In Bali?
Yes, most beaches get pretty busy on New Year’s Day, particularly those in Canggu, Nusa Dua, Seminyak, Uluwatu and Kuta.
How Is The Traffic On New Year’s Day In Bali?
In the early part of the day, traffic is quite light as it is a public holiday and many people are sleeping off the excess of the night before. But the roads can get very congested in the afternoon and evening.
Final Thoughts On New Year’s Day, Bali
As you can see, New Year’s Eve is not the only big event in Bali, and New Year’s Day is also a bundle of fun.
Hopefully, our guide has given you some ideas as to what to do on January 1st, 2026 and as always, we hope to welcome you at FINNS, the world’s best beach club. Enjoy!
