25 Funny New Year Memes for a Hilarious Start to 2024

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Our favorite funny New Year memes

Time to ring in the new year with some funny New Year memes! New Year’s Eve is a great time to share a few “Happy New Year” memes because everyone can relate. Whether it’s about New Year’s resolutions, the Times Square ball drop or just New Year’s wishes, we have covered all the bases that will have you both laughing and rolling your eyes.

These memes contain some hilarious New Year’s jokes that you’ll want to share with everyone you know. So gather around, pop a bottle of champagne and get ready to start the new year off with some laughter.

While you’re at it, here are some New Year’s movies that you can watch before the ball drops. Also, explore our list of New Year’s games to spend quality time with friends and family!

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A classic

Funny New Year memes include the classics—and this baby meme is stealing the show.

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Seriously?

Here we go again with this groan-worthy New Year’s tradition.

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What party?

Honestly, it’s the best kind of night (watching New Year’s Eve movies, obviously).

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The Year of the Dragon

Here’s a “Happy New Year” meme for those celebrating the Lunar New Year.

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Raise your glass

This is a funny New Year’s quote that’ll surely earn a few laughs.

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Breaking the bank

Why does having fun cost so much? A bit of a dark joke, but we know you can handle it.

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Cue the eye rolls

Come on, can you tell a more dad joke than this dad joke?

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Nailed it

We have to admit, “being awesome” might be a common New Year’s resolution.

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When the clock strikes 12 …

Staying up late isn’t really my thing. Plus, if you’re not celebrating with a kiss at midnight, then snoozing your way into the new year is the best way to go.

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Unconditional love

Dogs are truly man’s best friends, making them worthy of their own dog memes (adorable ones, at that!).

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On my way!

Time to have the best night—maybe even eating some lucky New Year’s foods.

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It’s a sine

Nothing beats a good math joke. In fact, mathematicians may find them easy as pi.

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Get some new material

Docking points for unoriginality.

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More pizza, please

This one makes a great New Year’s caption, especially if you love pizza.

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Excuse me?

Wait, I can start a gym membership in July?

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Not now

Why can’t we celebrate New Year’s in peace? I’ll need another glass of champagne, please.

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Oh, please

When it comes to funny New Year memes, dad jokes are favorites.

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Rock on

Stay golden and ring in 2024 in style.

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Can you believe it?

You can’t have funny New Year memes without adding a Christmas meme to the mix.

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Good one

Photographers, feel free to use this joke.

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No time like the present

Maybe we should stop making New Year’s resolutions we know we won’t keep. Let’s just wait and see.

Is this a threat?

Taken isn’t a New Year’s movie, but we have to admit, having Liam Neeson say “Happy New Year” might be a fun resolution.

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Comedians

If you’re into funny New Year’s quotes, then this new year meme can be appreciated.

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Party time!

Skip playing New Year’s games and watch a horror (or comedy?) film instead.

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Amen

We can’t wait to see what the new year brings.