Google has welcomed 2026 with a brand-new Doodle that captures the spirit of fresh starts and quiet optimism traditionally associated with New Year’s Day. The illustration, which appears on the search engine’s homepage, features a clean notebook marked “2026”, accompanied by a pen and a cup of coffee, and seems to symbolise reflection, planning and renewed motivation.
Clicking on the Doodle takes users to an overview page explaining the global significance of January 1 and how it is observed across different cultures.
Interestingly, beyond the…
