New Year's Eve on the Outer Banks

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2 Dec 2025
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Can you believe that it’s already time to start thinking about 2026? The year has just flown by and January 1st is just around the corner, so it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to do on New Year’s Eve 2026. Why not make a resolution to create unforgettable memories this year by experiencing the unique charm and beauty of the Outer Banks? Our wide range of vacation rentals offers the perfect backdrop for you and your loved ones to relax, reconnect, and rediscover what matters most. Here’s our list of awesome things to do on the Outer Banks on New Year's Eve. We’ve got you covered, from Corolla to Manteo, with some of the best party and fireworks spots on the beach.

The 12 Bars of Christmas on the OBX

WHAT: Multiple Pop-Up Bars across the Outer Banks will be celebrating
WHEN: Nov. 28th through Dec. 31st
WHERE: 12 businesses in Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Manteo

Stop by one of these fun pop-up holiday bars across the Outer Banks and ring in the New Year celebrating the holidays with the people you love!

Goombays Grille & Raw Bar as “Goombrrrs”
Mama Kwan’s Tiki Bar & Grill as “Mama Klaus’s”
Lucky 12 Tavern as “Jingle 12 Tavern”
Bonzer Shack as “The Broken Candy Cane”
Poor Richards Sandwich Shop as “Poor Rudolph’s”
Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar as “North Pole Yacht Club”
Outer Banks Distilling as “Deck the Hulls”
Outer Banks Brewing Station as “Christmas Vacation Station”
Jolly Roger Restaurant as “Holly Jolly Christmas”
Two Roads Tavern as “McCallister’s Corner”
Basnight’s Lone Cedar Cafe as “‘Ol Cedar Brown’s”

Join the NYE Bash at the Outer Banks Brewing Station!

WHAT: NYE Party @ Outer Banks Brewing Station!
WHEN: 10:30PM, December 31, 2025
WHERE: Outer Banks Brewing Station, 600 S Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

Ring in the New Year at Outer Banks Brewing Station! Join us for the ultimate New Year’s Eve Party and celebrate the start of 2026 in style! The night will be packed with fun, with DJ Smilez spinning tunes all night and a festive balloon drop and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Get ready for great music, good vibes, and unforgettable memories as we count down to the New Year together. Don’t miss out, it’s the perfect way to kick off 2026!

Find some good luck for the New Year at Jolly Roger!

WHAT: New Year's Eve at the Jolly Roger
WHEN: 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM
WHERE: The Jolly Roger, 1836 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

Come enjoy the ultimate New Year's Eve celebration at The Jolly Roger. They'll be serving dinner until midnight and the bar will be open until 2:00 AM. Enjoy free champagne and party favors at midnight, karoke, no cover, no minimum, and plenty of dancing. After Midnight, enjoy FREE Kielbasa, Black Eyes Peas, and Sauerkraut for good luck and be sure to purchase some of their delicious homemade desserts to take care of that sweet tooth. 

Staff Pick: Midnight Magic in Manteo Celebration in downtown Manteo!

WHAT: Midnight Magic in the Old World
WHEN: 6PM, December 31, 2025
WHERE: Downtown Manteo

Celebrate New Year's Eve family-style on the waterfront in downtown Manteo starting at 6:00 p.m. on December 31st!   

Live music, kid's zone with great games and activities, fabulous fun giveaways,  and a colorful fireworks display illuminating Manteo's beautiful waterfront will bring cheer to the new year. 

Yummy food options include local fare provided by downtown restaurants in addition to accompanying local food trucks.  Colorful shaved ice will surely catch the attention of those younger event attendees! 

This free, safe event will be great for the whole family and one you won't want to miss!  

Click here for more information. 

And if you're still thinking about coming to the Outer Banks for your epic New Year's Eve celebration, we're booking RIGHT NOW for weekends in November and December, so be sure to look at our available rentals and book your next weekend retreat or weeklong stay. 

Looking for a home for the holidays? Perhaps a workation or staycation? Or maybe you just need a quick 2 or 3-night Outer Banks getaway in order to relax in between the holidays or before the hectic holiday season begins? 

Book your December Outer Banks getaway and save up to 20% off participating homes when you stay between November 1 – December 31.

Who says the holidays have to mean crowded houses, dry turkey, and Uncle Bob snoring on the couch? Trade the chaos for coastal calm this year.

From festive feasts to laid-back long weekends, our Outer Banks vacation rentals make the perfect backdrop for any kind of November or December escape. 

Browse participating homes below and book today!
 
*The fine print: 20% off offer is valid on new stays with a minimum of 3 nights, and a maximum of 14 nights. Offer is for check-ins between November 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025, and is valid on participating homes only. Offer cannot be combined with other offers/discounts. Save up to 20% with promo code HOLIDAYCHEER (discount amount varies per participating property). The promo code is automatically applied to homes that participate and the discounted rate will display on the checkout page when you select your desired week. 

So what are you waiting for? Book the ultimate Outer Banks holiday vacation today! Don't let another holiday season go by without giving yourself the chance to enjoy these pristine beaches while bringing in the new year rested, rejuvenated, and ready to take 2026 by storm!

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