As 2025 draws to a close, it’s time to prepare special messages to share with friends and family as we welcome in the new year.
In this comprehensive guide, you will find a selection of the best WhatsApp messages, organised by category so you can find the perfect one for every special person in your life.
Pitfalls to avoid when sending your New Year’s messages
The recommended times for sending year-end greetings are 31 December in the morning for business contacts and in the evening for family and close friends.
At midnight, it’s better to focus on partners and close family and on 1 January to send messages to other contacts.
Here is a complete list of sample best wishes messages for every contact in your address book.
Personal messages for family
Family members deserve special messages that convey our love and gratitude.
Funny messages for friends
With friends, messages can be more casual and include a touch of humour.
Romantic messages for your partner
Perfect for expressing love and good wishes to the special person in your life.
Messages for WhatsApp groups
Ideal for sharing with family or friends groups.
Inspirational messages for special moments
Perfect to share with people who need a motivational message.
Spiritual and religious messages
To share with people who value the spiritual aspect.
Short and effective messages
Ideal for sending to large groups or more casual contacts:
Formal messages for professional contacts
Formal messages are ideal for sharing with colleagues, bosses or clients. They maintain a professional tone while still conveying good wishes.
Messages for colleagues
Perfect for that closer and more trusting work environment.
Messages for neighbours and acquaintances
Kind messages to maintain good neighbourly relations.
Messages for teachers and mentors
Expressions of gratitude for those who guide us.
Messages for doctors and health workers
Special recognition for those who care for our health.
A guide to using emojis in your messages
Emojis can liven up your messages but it’s a matter of good taste; too much can feel overwhelming. Here’s a guide to the most appropriate ones depending on the occasion:
Celebration and Festivity:
Love and Affection:
Luck and Prosperity:
Spiritual:
Motivational:
Keywords for your messages
If you don’t have a clear idea about what message to send we give you a hint about the keywords it should contain. These words are some of the most used and should not be missing in your congratulation messages:
Elements to complement your messages
Remember that the most important thing is not the length of the message or the originality of the emojis or images, but the sincerity and affection with which you send it.
Every word counts when wishing our loved ones the best on these special dates.
From the Euronews team, we wish you all a healthy and happy 2026.