Celebrate New Year's with these free Windows 10 wallpapers

Fireworks on New Year's wallpaper (Image credit: Microsoft)

What you need to know

Microsoft released several free wallpaper packs.
Many of the new themes and wallpaper packs celebrate New Year's.
They're available now, just in time for the new year.

Microsoft released several free wallpapers, and they're just in time for New Year's via OnMSFT. The free wallpapers include Fireworks on New Year's, a collection of potential bucket list destinations, and a group of peaceful getaways. They're all available through the Microsoft Store.

The Fireworks on New Year's set includes images of fireworks going off around the world. It includes images from Tokyo, Montreal, Amsterdam, Singapore, and more. It's a festive way to personalize your PC around this time of year.

Several of the other collections that just became available are scenic and center around destinations to visit or vacation ideas. The What Next PREMIUM collection has images of a beach, a lakehouse, the plains, and more.

Fireworks on New Year's

This wallpaper pack features 16 images of fireworks around the world, including photos from Berlin, Tokyo, and Kuala Lumpur.

Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He's covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean's journey began with the Lumia 930, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.