If you’re looking for a simple, creative activity to welcome the New Year, these free 2026 New Year bookmarks to colour are perfect for kids (and grown-ups too!). They’re great for quiet time between Christmas and New Year, a classroom activity, or a cosy afternoon at home with pens and pencils.
These printable bookmarks are designed to be fun, calming, and easy to use, while also giving children something practical to keep and use into 2026.
What’s Included in the Free Printable
This free set includes 4 different New Year–themed bookmarks, each designed in a tall bookmark format that’s ideal for printing and cutting out:
- Happy New Year floral bookmark – a gentle, decorative design with flowers framing the text
- Happy New Year 2026 fireworks bookmark – bold fireworks and stars to celebrate the new year
- 2026 celebration bookmark – fireworks, balloons, and clinking glasses to mark the occasion
- Cheers to the New Year bookmark – a fun, modern design with celebratory lettering and glasses
Each bookmark is black and white, making them perfect for colouring with:
- colouring pencils
- felt-tip pens
- crayons
- fine liners
They also work really well printed on slightly thicker paper or cardstock for durability.
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I always print my printables directly onto 160 gsm cardstock using my Epson Ecotank Printer rather than regular paper, this way they are a little more durable and the pens do not bleed through to the other side. However, if you do not have a home printer then just pop to a library and use theirs.
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Why We Love New Year Colouring Bookmarks
Bookmarks are one of my favourite printables because they’re:
- ✔ Quick and easy to prepare
- ✔ Great for encouraging reading
- ✔ Useful keepsakes rather than single-use crafts
- ✔ Easy to personalise with names, dates, or messages
These New Year bookmarks are also a lovely way for children to:
- Reflect on the year just gone
- Get excited about fresh starts and new goals
- Create something meaningful they can use all year
They’d also make a lovely little New Year gift, slipped into a book or reading journal.
How to Use the 2026 New Year Bookmarks
There are lots of simple ways to use these bookmarks at home or in school:
- As a quiet-time activity during the festive holidays
- For a New Year classroom activity or reading corner
- Paired with a new book as a New Year treat
- Added to a time capsule or memory box
- Used as part of a New Year reading challenge
You could even laminate them once coloured so they last all year long.
How to Download the Free Bookmarks
You can download the 4 free 2026 New Year bookmarks to colour using the link below:
More Free Printables and Activities
If you enjoyed these bookmarks, you’ll find lots more free printables, colouring activities, and seasonal crafts here on Mum in the Mad House, perfect for keeping kids busy while encouraging creativity and learning.
