22 Countries that Celebrate Halloween in 2024

Source：AZ Animals Time：January 18, 2024

Even though it might seem obvious, Halloween is not exclusive to North America. People love celebrating Halloween all over the globe, and each country has put its own unique spin on this spooky holiday. Some people like dressing up, others prefer to go out and party, and some enjoy sitting home and simply handing out candy. Whether you’re a huge fan of Halloween or just curious about how others join in on the fun, we’ve got you covered. Let’s explore 22 countries that participate in Halloween festivities in 2024.

1. Ireland

22 Countries that Celebrate Halloween in 2024 — It is widely accepted that Irish and Scottish people brought the tradition of Halloween overseas as they immigrated.
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Although you might not have known, it is widely accepted that Halloween stems from the Irish holiday of Samhain. According to Heritage Ireland, “Samhain takes place roughly halfway between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice, marking a transition between the lighter half of the year and the darker half.”

2. United States

It might seem obvious, but the United States is one of the countries where Halloween is the most popular. Some individuals are so impassioned about this holiday that they begin celebrating as soon as October 1st hits!

3. Japan

When it comes to Halloween, few countries enjoy it as much as Japan. Although many Westerners look at Halloween as a holiday geared toward children, Japanese people have put a different spin on it. Although some kids do celebrate by dressing up and eating candy, it is much more common for adults to go out partying on October 31st.

4. Canada

Between the United States and Canada, it’s hard to say who loves Halloween more. Both countries participate in this holiday wholeheartedly, and many Canadians go as far as to say it’s their favorite of all!

5. United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is yet another country that has fallen head over heels for Halloween. In fact, their passion for this holiday is only rivaled by America and Canada!

6. Italy

Although the exact time of Halloweens’ inception in Italy is unknown, it’s generally accepted that its origins coincided with Irish immigrants fleeing the country en masse during the potato famine.

7. Australia

Australian folks celebrate Halloween much like people in the United Kingdom, Canada, and America. They trick or treat, carve pumpkins, visit haunted houses, watch scary movies, dress up in costumes, and eat lots of candy!

8. India

Generally speaking, Halloween in India is looked at as an opportunity for adults to dress up and socialize with friends more than anything else.

9. South Korea

South Korea celebrates Halloween very similarly to Japan. Young people love to spend the night dressing up, partying, and socializing with their friends!

10. Belgium

Although some people take their children trick-or-treating and decorations are not uncommon, Halloween in Belgium is much less widespread than it is in other countries.

11. United Arab Emirates

Although Halloween isn’t quite as popular here as it is in other countries, some folks in the United Arab Emirates take Halloween very seriously. Many clubs throw huge costume parties, and haunted attractions are very common.

12. Czech Republic

Even though Halloween isn’t celebrated all throughout the Czech Republic, larger cities like Prague offer a wealth of festivals and parties.

13. Malaysia

Malaysia is yet another country where the popularity of Halloween grows every year. Although it’s not really a commercial holiday, many people throw small parties and enjoy dressing up.

14. Dominican Republic

Much like the Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic hosts a majority of its Halloween celebrations in major cities only. However, the parties are some of the best around, so for many natives, traveling a little is well worth it!

15. New Zealand

New Zealand natives love Halloween just as much as Americans, Canadians, and British people do. During this time of year, people love to throw house parties, go trick-or-treating, carve pumpkins, and visit haunted houses!

16. Singapore

When it comes to Halloween, Singaporeans don’t mess around. Nightlife in this country surrounding this holiday is plentiful, and adults enjoy clubbing and visiting haunted attractions in order to get into the spirit.

17. Switzerland

Although you might not have known, there is a small but passionate crowd of Swiss folk who love Halloween with their whole heart. This holiday is still celebrated on a small scale, but its popularity is growing slowly and steadily.

18. Sweden

In Sweden, this holiday is far from commercial, but the folks who do celebrate love to throw elaborate parties, dress up in intricate costumes, and decorate their homes with spooky decor.

19. Taiwan

In Taiwan, Halloween is a holiday that is mostly celebrated by a younger demographic. Children enjoy dressing up and getting candy, and young adults like to spend time with their friends at parties.

20. Serbia

Because of social media, television, and movies, many Serbians have become more interested in Halloween throughout the years.

21. Romania

As the homeland of Dracula himself, Romania is one of the best places to be during this time of year. Festivals are popular, dressing up is commonplace, and Halloween is celebrated by a larger and larger demographic every year.

22. Germany

Many European countries have adopted this holiday, and Germany is no exception. Both adults and children love Halloween, and it’s celebrated in a variety of different ways. Although trick-or-treating and pumpkin carving are popular, partying and haunted houses are equally so!

Summary Table of 22 Countries that Celebrate Halloween in 2024

Level of Popularity	Country
Very popular	United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland
Moderately popular	Japan, South Korea, Italy, India, Romania, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Germany
Growing in popularity	Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, India, Belgium, Malaysia, Switzerland, Sweden, Taiwan, Serbia