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Map: Where People Celebrate Halloween Around the World?
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- Halloween is very popular in the U.S., Canada, Ireland, and the U.K.—but also celebrated in dozens of other countries globally.
- In countries like Mexico and Peru, Halloween is often celebrated alongside traditional festivals like Día de los Muertos.
- Places like Saudi Arabia and Brazil are seeing rising interest in Halloween, with festivities only recently emerging.
Spooky season may feel synonymous with pumpkin patches and trick-or-treating in North America, but Halloween’s reach extends much further. The holiday—rooted in ancient Celtic traditions and later popularized in the U.S.—has spread across continents, morphing and mingling with local customs.
Using analysis from World Population Review, Julie Peasley mapped where Halloween is celebrated globally and how its popularity varies from country to country. Here’s a look at the full list of countries and how they participate in Halloween:
| Country | Level of Popularity |
|---|---|
| United States | Very popular |
| United Kingdom | Very popular |
| Canada | Very popular |
| Isle of Man | Very popular |
| Mexico | Shared |
| Colombia | Shared |
| Peru | Shared |
| Guatemala | Shared |
| Ecuador | Shared |
| El Salvador | Shared |
| Ireland | Shared |
| China | Secondary |
| Brazil | Secondary |
| Philippines | Secondary |
| Germany | Secondary |
| Spain | Secondary |
| Netherlands | Secondary |
| Nicaragua | Secondary |
| India | Growing |
| Japan | Growing |
| France | Growing |
| Italy | Growing |
| South Korea | Growing |
| Poland | Growing |
| Malaysia | Growing |
| Saudi Arabia | Growing |
| Australia | Growing |
| Taiwan | Growing |
| Romania | Growing |
| Belgium | Growing |
| Dominican Republic | Growing |
| United Arab Emirates | Growing |
| Sweden | Growing |
| Czechia | Growing |
| Greece | Growing |
| Switzerland | Growing |
| Hong Kong | Growing |
| Serbia | Growing |
| Singapore | Growing |
| New Zealand | Growing |
While countries like the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. top the list for full-blown Halloween fervor, other nations show a more nuanced relationship with the holiday. Ireland, the birthplace of Samhain, an ancient pagan festival that heavily influenced Halloween, is also in the “very popular” category.
Where Halloween Blends With Tradition
In much of Latin America, Halloween is celebrated, but often takes a back seat to long-established cultural holidays. For example, in Mexico, Peru, and Colombia, Halloween festivities intertwine with Día de los Muertos, a holiday that honors deceased loved ones with vibrant altars, marigolds, and sugar skulls. As NPR notes, in these countries, Halloween is sometimes embraced by younger generations but still exists in the shadow of these deep-rooted traditions.
Likewise, in countries like Italy, Germany, and France, Halloween is present, particularly among children and retailers, but remains secondary to All Saints’ Day or other local observances.
The Rise of Halloween in Unlikely Places
One of the most intriguing stories is Halloween’s emergence in the Middle East. In Saudi Arabia, where public celebrations were once banned, Halloween made its official public debut in 2021 in Riyadh as part of Vision 2030 reforms. Costumes, events, and revelry are growing, particularly among younger urban populations.
Similarly, in Brazil, Halloween is not a traditional holiday but is gaining traction due to globalization and pop culture. Schools, expat communities, and social media play a big role in spreading the celebration.
In Asia, countries like the Philippines and Japan have embraced Halloween, albeit with their own flair—think cosplay-heavy parades and horror-themed attractions. Meanwhile, China and India see sporadic celebrations in urban centers, mostly among expats or youth influenced by Western media.
Halloween is Going Global
Although Halloween may never become a global public holiday, its cultural footprint continues to grow. As retailers and entertainment industries worldwide tap into its visual and commercial appeal, don’t be surprised to see more pumpkins, costumes, and candy in new corners of the globe each year.
Want to learn more about how holidays rank across the U.S.? Check out our related graphic: Ranked: America’s Favorite Holidays.
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