GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Statistics About The Most Popular Holidays In The World

Christmas, followed by New Year's Day and Thanksgiving, are among the most popular holidays worldwide with high participation rates and cultural significance.

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we will explore the statistical significance of various holidays celebrated around the world. From Christmas being the most celebrated holiday globally to Diwali’s popularity among nearly 1 billion Hindus, we will delve into the numbers behind these festive occasions. Let’s take a closer look at how different cultures and religions come together to commemorate these special days.

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"Christmas is the most celebrated holiday in the world."

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"New Year's is the second most celebrated holiday worldwide."

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"Over 160 countries celebrate Christmas globally."

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"Easter is celebrated in 84 countries worldwide."

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"Valentine's Day is celebrated in over 100 countries worldwide."

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"Approximately 1.6 billion Muslims celebrate Ramadan globally."

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"Approximately 14 million Jewish people celebrate Passover worldwide."

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"Diwali is celebrated by nearly 1 billion Hindus globally."

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"Halloween is celebrated in 25 countries around the world."

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"Around 22% of the world's population celebrates Eid al-Fitr."

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"Approximately 33% of the world population celebrates New Year's Eve."

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"Thanksgiving is celebrated by about 329 million people in the United States."

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"Carnival, which precedes Lent, is celebrated in over 50 countries worldwide."

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"Hanukkah is celebrated by about 14.7 million Jews worldwide."

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"Approximately 2 billion Christians around the world celebrate Good Friday."

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"Easter Monday is a public holiday in 105 countries."

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"More than 300 million people celebrate Persian New Year (Nowruz) worldwide."

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"The holiday of Mawlid an-Nabi, the birthday of the prophet Muhammad, is officially recognized in 47 countries."

In conclusion, the statistics presented reveal a rich tapestry of global holiday celebrations, with Christmas emerging as the most widely celebrated holiday worldwide, followed closely by New Year’s. The data highlights the diversity of traditions and cultures across the globe, with significant numbers of people observing key holidays such as Easter, Ramadan, Diwali, and Halloween in various countries. These findings underscore the universal appeal of holidays in bringing communities together and fostering a sense of shared identity and belonging, transcending borders and religions.

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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