GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Statistics About The Most Celebrated Holiday

The most celebrated holiday worldwide is Christmas, with over 2 billion people participating in the festivities, exchanging gifts, and attending religious services.

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we explore the world’s most celebrated holidays by looking at the staggering number of people who partake in various cultural and religious festivities across the globe. From the colorful Brazilian Carnival to the solemn observance of Ramadan, these statistics provide a fascinating insight into the widespread joy and traditions that bring communities together to commemorate these special occasions.

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"Bastille Day is celebrated by approximately 66 million people in France."

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"In Mexico, over 7 million people participate in Day of the Dead festivities."

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"Halloween is celebrated by 148 million people in the United States."

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"Mardi Gras is celebrated by over 1.4 million people in New Orleans annually."

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"The Brazilian Carnival is attended by about 2 million people each year."

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"Chinese New Year is celebrated by approximately 1.5 billion people worldwide."

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"St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by about 39 million people in the United States."

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"Over 200 million people celebrate Ramadan each year."

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"Over 10 million people visit Munich for Oktoberfest annually."

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"More than 26 million people in the United States celebrate Kwanzaa."

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"Holi, the festival of colors, is celebrated by over 800 million people."

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"In the United States, Thanksgiving sees over 50 million turkeys consumed annually."

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"Nearly 84% of Finland’s population celebrates Midsummer."

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"Christmas is celebrated by over 2 billion people around the world."

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"The Lunar New Year is celebrated in 17 countries, including China, South Korea, Vietnam, and Singapore."

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"Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is celebrated by more than 1 billion people globally."

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"Over 20 million people attend the Rio de Janeiro's New Year’s Eve celebration at Copacabana Beach."

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"Hanukkah is observed by around 14 million Jewish people."

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"Easter is celebrated by approximately 80% of Christians worldwide."

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"New Year's Eve is celebrated by approximately 96% of Americans."

The statistics clearly show the vast global reach and cultural significance of various holidays celebrated around the world. From the bustling streets of Rio de Janeiro during New Year’s Eve to the colorful celebrations of Holi in India, these holidays bring together millions, if not billions, of people to commemorate diverse traditions and customs. Whether it’s the religious fervor of Easter or the joyous festivities of the Brazilian Carnival, holidays serve as vital threads weaving through the fabric of societies, connecting individuals in shared moments of celebration and reflection. With billions of people participating in these festivities annually, it is evident that the human spirit thrives on the communal experience and shared rituals that these holidays offer.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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