What is the name of the song commonly sung at midnight on New Year's Eve?

The song commonly sung at midnight on New Year's Eve is “Auld Lang Syne.”

“Auld Lang Syne” uses Scots words meaning roughly “old long since,” or memories of times gone by. The best-known version is based on a poem published by the Scottish poet Robert Burns in 1796, though Burns drew on earlier traditional material.

The song became closely associated with New Year's celebrations through Scottish and Scottish-diaspora communities. Its themes of friendship, remembrance, and shared history made it suitable for marking the transition from one year to the next.

The melody and words vary around the world, and many singers know only the chorus or repeat selected verses. It is not an official international anthem, and its association with New Year's Eve is cultural rather than religious. The song is also used at farewells, memorial events, graduations, and other occasions involving reflection or parting.