Global Holiday Countdowns

Major holidays and cultural observances around the world — all in one place.

Countdown To Go tracks major global holidays, religious observances, and cultural celebrations recognized across different countries and traditions. These dates influence travel, markets, schools, and daily life worldwide.

Why We Use UTC (Greenwich Mean Time)

All countdowns on this page are displayed using UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), also known as Greenwich Mean Time.

Using UTC:

  • Provides a single, neutral global reference

  • Avoids confusion caused by time zones and daylight saving changes

  • Ensures consistency for international visitors

You can easily convert UTC to your local time, knowing every countdown starts from the same worldwide standard.

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Asalha Puja Day – Jul 29

Obon – Aug 15

Rosh Hashanah – Sep 11

Yom Kippur – Sep 20

Mid-Autumn Festival – Sep 25

Chinese National Day – Oct 1

Halloween – Oct 31

All Saints Day – Nov 1

Diwali – Nov 8

Winter Solstice – Dec 21

Christmas Day – Dec 25

Kwanzaa – Dec 26

New Year’s Day – Jan 1, 2027

Orthodox Christmas – Jan 7, 2027

Asalha Puja Day

Jul 29, 2026

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Top 10 Holidays Celebrated Around the World

With approximately 8.27 billion people living on Earth today, some holidays are observed by hundreds of millions—or even billions—of people each year. These global celebrations cross borders, cultures, and religions, shaping travel, commerce, family traditions, and public life worldwide.

The chart to the right shows the estimated number of people worldwide who observe each holiday, based on population reach and cultural participation. Percentages reflect the share of the global population associated with each celebration, using New Year’s Day as the reference benchmark.

The holidays listed here represent the most widely celebrated events on Earth, influencing everything from international travel and business cycles to school calendars and global search interest. From New Year’s Day and Lunar New Year to Ramadan, Christmas, and Diwali, these dates affect daily life across continents.

Countdown To Go tracks these major global holidays using UTC (Greenwich Mean Time) to provide a consistent, neutral reference point for visitors around the world.

  • New Year’s Day – 7 billion 84.64% 84.64%
  • Christmas Day – 2.5 billion 30.23% 30.23%
  • Easter – 2.3 billion 27.81% 27.81%
  • Lunar New Year – 2 billion 24.18% 24.18%
  • Ramadan – 2 billion 24.18% 24.18%
  • Eid al-Fitr – 2 billion 24.18% 24.18%
  • Eid al-Adha – 2 billion 24.18% 24.18%
  • International Workers’ Day – 1.5 billioin 18.14% 18.14%
  • Diwali – 1.2 billion 14.51% 14.51%
  • Mid-Autumn Festiva – 900 million 10.88% 10.88%

Obon

Aug 15, 2026

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Rosh Hashanah

Sep 11, 2026

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Yom Kippur

Sep 20, 2026

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Mid-Autumn Festival

Sep 25, 2026

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Chinese National Day

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Halloween

Oct 31, 2026

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All Saints Day

Nov 1, 2026

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Diwali

Nov 8, 2026

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Winter Solstice

Dec 21, 2026

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Christmas Day

Dec 25, 2026

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Kwanzaa

Dec 26, 2026

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