Bring on the laughs with these funny New Year memes
30 Funny New Year Memes for a Hilarious Start to 2025
Updated on Dec. 06, 2024
Let’s not kid ourselves
Let’s be honest, we’re not changing much this year.
We did it!
Being able to stay true to your New Year’s resolutions is one of the best accomplishments!
You’ve got this!
We know you like scrolling on your phone for hours, watching funny videos and hilarious New Year memes—but remember—you scrapped that habit for the new year.
Time to sleep
There’s nothing better than waking up to a new year, well rested and ready to conquer the day. We can save the New Year’s games for later.
Why so serious?
We know how important it is to create goals for the new year but it’s supposed to be fun, not scary!
What party?
Honestly, it’s the best kind of night.
Breaking the bank
Why does having fun cost so much? A bit of a dark joke, but we know you can handle it.
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.
Unconditional love
Dogs are truly man’s best friends, making them worthy of their own dog memes (adorable ones, at that!).
Get some new material
Docking points for unoriginality.
Excuse me?
Wait, I can start a gym membership in July?
Oh, please
When it comes to funny New Year memes, dad jokes are favorites.
Good one
Photographers, feel free to use this joke.
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.
Amen
We can’t wait to see what the new year brings.
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