Public and religious holidays differ from country to country, and the number of holidays is not the same anywhere. While some holidays are country-specific, others cover broader geographical areas. Some holidays like Christmas and Ramadan relate to certain religions or beliefs, while others such as Valentine's Day are newer and see increased popularity across the globe.
With nearly 2.4 billion practitioners, Christianity is the world's largest religion. Naturally, Christmas is considered the biggest religious event worldwide, but it is not celebrated the same way everywhere. While Christmas is still connected to traditions around food and music, consuming generally continues increasing all over the world around December.
Christmas in EuropeRamadan is celebrated in the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Contrary to Christmas, which is on a set day each year, Ramadan shifts every year. The end of Ramadan is marked with Eid al Fitr - a three-day festival full of food, family, and friends.
RamadanAlso known as the Spring Festival, Lunar New Year is arguably the most important festival in China. Tourism is an industry which typically enjoys a skyrocketed growth for the long holiday, as the largest human migration in the world each year takes place around the time of the Chinese New Year.
Chinese New YearWhile Valentine's Day is not a public holiday in any country, it is recognized as an important romantic and commercial holiday in a growing number of countries around the world. Although traditions differ, Valentine's Day commonly celebrates romantic love.
Valentine's Day in the U.S.The public and religious holidays category offers data on various important holidays worldwide and in specific countries. Within this category, Statista provides information about religious holidays such as Christmas, Ramadan, and Lunar New Year. Additionally, data on holidays such as Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, and Halloween is also covered.
Mon - Fri, 9am - 6pm (EST)
Mon - Fri, 11:30am - 10pm (IST)
Mon - Fri, 9:30am - 5:30pm (JST)
Mon - Fri, 9:30am - 5pm (GMT)
Mon - Fri, 9am - 6pm (EST)
