New Year’s Eve always seems to sneak up fast approaching, and bunting is such a great way to make a space feel party-ready in minutes. This New Year Coloring Bunting Banner is a set of bunting flags kids can color and decorate themselves, so it doubles as a fun activity and a simple decoration for your New Year’s parties at home.
The banner pieces are in classic triangle segments with a fold-over tab at the top, and the pack includes “HAPPY NEW YEAR” letters plus a “2026” piece, along with a mix of patterns that look great colored in any style.
Because these are black-and-white in pdf format, you can keep it simple with crayons or markers, or go big with glitter pens and sticker details. The different shapes and patterns shown in the set make the end results feel varied even if you only use a few colors, and it works for personal use at home, or as a classroom display on bulletin boards and classroom display areas.
How to use the printable bunting
First, open the free printable bunting banner in pdf format and print the pages at 100% so the bunting flags stay the right size. The PDF file is available to download below under the download heading and if you have any problems accessing the file, refer to this guide.
Each flag has a fold line at the top, so you can create a neat top edge for hanging. If you want a sturdier finish, print onto cardstock, or even scrapbook paper.
Next, let the kids color the patterns and letters. You can keep a neutral color scheme for a modern look, or go bright like a classic New Year party. If you want to add texture, this is also a fun place to add small collage pieces from scrapbook paper, or little confetti shapes.
Then cut out each triangle shape carefully. Fold along the line at the top so the flap sits neatly over your string or ribbon. If you prefer, you can hole punch the top corners instead of folding, then thread the string through for a super quick hang.
Finally, assemble your banner. Lay the flags in order (H A P P Y – N E W – Y E A R), add the 2026 piece, and adjust spacing so it drapes nicely. Tape the folded tabs down (or knot through the hole punch holes), then hang it across a doorway, along a mantle, or across a wall above a snack table. It also looks great strung along bulletin boards for a festive classroom display.
For materials, you only need the printed pages, coloring supplies, scissors, and string or ribbon. Optional extras include a stapler or tape for securing the fold, a hole punch for the top corners, and cardstock or scrapbook paper if you want sturdier bunting projects that can be reused.
Once it’s up, the best part is that it looks truly handmade because the kids did the decorating themselves. It’s a simple craft, but the end results feel special – and it gives children a job to do while you’re setting up for the celebration.
Download New Years bunting PDF
Grab the free printable banner template in pdf format and print the pages you want to use. You can print the full “HAPPY NEW YEAR” set, add the 2026 piece, or just print a few plain bunting style pages for extra length.
Terms of use: Our printable bunting template is free for personal use and classroom use.
If you love making bunting projects, you can also use this set as a base for your own designs. For example, you could glue each triangle onto scrapbook paper and create your own dotty bunting, spotty bunting, large dots bunting, polka dot bunting, stripes bunting, chevron bunting, arrows bunting, waves bunting, diamonds bunting, lattice bunting, or even a simple plain bunting look. You could also decorate a “plain” flag into heart bunting, love hearts bunting, daisy bunting, or floral bunting using stickers and cut-outs. These are fun add-ons that keep the original bunting flags shape the same, while changing the style.
This printable is designed for personal use, but it’s also perfect for a classroom display, a family party table, or as a quick backdrop for photos. And if you’re the type who saves little party bits, these flags can even be reused later as scrapbook pages or memory-keeping pieces once the party is over.
This New Year bunting is a great way to decorate and entertain at the same time. Kids get a creative project, you get a ready-to-hang banner, and everyone gets to start the new year surrounded by something they made themselves.
More New Year Activities For Kids
If you’re planning a full day of fun, we have more hands-on New Year activities for kids that pair well with party prep, countdown time, and quiet crafting before the evening starts.
- Free Printable New Year Ispy Games
- New Year Roll a Story Printable
- New Year’s Eve Coloring Pages
- Happy New Year 3D Coloring Page Printable
- 20+ Fun New Year’s Eve Crafts For Kids
More Printable Bunting
If you enjoyed these free printables – free bunting templates, you’ll love our other free printable bunting banner sets too. We have printable bunting for other holidays as well, so you can swap themes through the year for birthday party setups, seasonal classroom display ideas, or even events like a baby shower.
You can also use the same bunting method to create other styles you might have seen, like gingham bunting, plaid bunting, retro bunting, hex bunting, triangles bunting, doily bunting, lace bunting, flourish bunting, fish scales bunting, woven circles bunting, or checker racing flag looks by covering the flags with patterned scrapbook paper – and if you like a bold pattern, you can even cut your own “chess squares” style from paper.
If you use this bunting, please share the blog post with a friend or teacher who loves easy party crafts. And if you post your finished banner, we’d love to see your end results.
Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
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