20 ‘Countdown to Midnight’ memes that capture the New Year’s spirit

The new year is finally upon us, and it was only over 24 hours ago that we were counting down to midnight and welcoming it with a warm embrace. Mothers hugged their children, couples shared a kiss, and friends exchanged a warm embrace all around the world in celebration of another trip around the sun.

Now in this list, we're looking at the best "Countdown to Midnight" memes online to kickstart this year on a lighter note, and therefore hopefully, set the tone for a good 2025.

Disclaimer: This piece reflects the writer's opinion; the reader's discretion is advised. Do let us know in the comments what you think should have made the cut.

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All the best "Countdown to NYE" memes in one place for you to have fun!

1) When ABC starts playing all the slow songs an hour before midnight:

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2) When everyone is pumped up a minute before it turns midnight:

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3) Me at 11:59 and then the clock strikes midnight:

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4) When you still have another 1 hour and 20 minutes until midnight… grandma is TIRED:

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5) when there’s still 3 hours left till midnight for me:

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6) 6 hours and 23 minutes till midnight while everyone else is celebrating:

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7) Me when it’s only half an hour til midnight but I’m SO tired but there’s no point missing it cos it’s only half an hour:

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8) When you don’t think you're gonna make it to midnight:

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9) When it's one minute to midnight and you're with a person you're just cordial with:

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10) Me and my oomfs when the clock strikes midnight:

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11) ALL Of Us #OneMinuteBeforeMidnight Tonight:

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12) Me at like 11:05 until just now, fully missing midnight:

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13) When the clock strikes midnight, the last time starts now:

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14) It’s 3 minutes past midnight please stop this farce:

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15) One more hour to go till midnight. Hope I can make it:

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16) When there's no way you're gonna make it to midnight:

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17) When you think it's gonna be midnight soon but the clock says it's only 10 minutes past 8:

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18) For all the football fans out there, this one's for you:

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19) Me knowing full well nothing changes at midnight:

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20) When you're too wasted for the countdown to new years:

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Happy New Year ladies and gentlemen! We hope your countdown to the new year was a good one, and we hope 2025 is an even better one.