1. Your card
The card is drawn in your browser. Names and messages are not uploaded; the greeting link carries them inside the link itself.
2. Pick a wish
New Year 2027 and Christmas 2026: dates
- Christmas Eve: Thursday, 24 December 2026
- Christmas Day: Friday, 25 December 2026
- New Year's Eve: Thursday, 31 December 2026
- New Year's Day: Friday, 1 January 2027
In India most New Year messages go out in the last hour before midnight on 31 December and on the morning of 1 January. Christmas wishes go out on the evening of the 24th and through the 25th. The countdown above uses your phone's own clock, so it shows the right midnight wherever you are.
How to make a New Year card with a name
- Type their name in To and yours in From (for example "Sharma family").
- Choose New Year or Christmas, then a design and a size: 4:5 for a WhatsApp or Instagram post, 9:16 for a status or story.
- Tap a wish below to put it on the card, or write your own message.
- Tap Share card on your phone to send the image straight to WhatsApp. On a computer, use Download PNG.
- Want a surprise? Send on WhatsApp or Copy greeting link sends a link that opens with fireworks and their name.
What makes this card maker different
- Their name, not just yours: the card says "Dear Rohan" at the top and is signed with your name.
- A personal greeting link: they tap it and see a fireworks greeting with their name and your message. No app, no sign-up.
- Headings in 10 Indian languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Punjabi, Kannada and Malayalam.
- 89 original wishes for family, friends, your partner, your boss, clients, plus funny and short status lines.
- Private: everything is drawn on your device, with no upload and no watermark beyond a small credit you can switch off.
Frequently asked questions
When is New Year 2027?
New Year's Day 2027 is Friday, 1 January 2027. New Year's Eve is Thursday, 31 December 2026. The countdown on this page uses your device's clock, so it counts down to midnight in your own time zone.
When is Christmas 2026?
Christmas Day 2026 is Friday, 25 December 2026, and Christmas Eve is Thursday, 24 December. Switch the page to Christmas to get Christmas wishes, red and snowy designs and a countdown to 25 December.
How do I make a New Year card with my name?
Type their name in To and your name in From, choose a design, size and message, then tap Share card to send the image to WhatsApp, or Download PNG to save it. The card is drawn on your phone and is ready in seconds.
Which size should I use for WhatsApp status?
Use WhatsApp status / Story 9:16 (1080×1920) for WhatsApp status, Instagram stories and YouTube Shorts covers. Use Post 4:5 (1080×1350) for WhatsApp chats and Instagram posts, and Square for Facebook or profile posts.
What does the greeting link do?
Send on WhatsApp and Copy greeting link create a link with the names and message inside it. When your friend opens it, they see fireworks and a message addressed to them by name, and can make a card back for you. No app or sign-up is needed.
Can I write New Year wishes in Hindi or other Indian languages?
Yes. There are Hindi and Hinglish wish sets, and the card heading can be in English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Punjabi, Kannada or Malayalam. You can also type your own message in any language.
Are these wishes free to use?
Yes. All 89 wishes were written for ITCOH Tools and you can copy, edit and send them freely, including for business greetings to clients and customers.
Is my name uploaded anywhere?
No. The card is drawn in your browser and nothing is sent to our server. The greeting link carries the names and message inside the link itself, so whoever has the link can read them.
Making cards for other festivals? Try Diwali wishes with name, the festival countdown, the event countdown for your own party, or the birthday countdown.