What Countries Celebrate Halloween?

The map above shows which countries celebrate Halloween. Besides the US, Canada, the UK and Ireland also have fairly widespread celebrations.

Other countries such as Mexico celebrate somewhat similar things such as Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) around the same time.

The data for the map above and the table below come from World Population Review.

Country	Popularity	Notes
United States	Very popular
United Kingdom	Very popular	Celebrated in England alongside Guy Fawkes Day on Nov. 5 and along Samhain in Scotland.
Canada	Very popular
Isle of Man	Very popular	Known as Hop-tu-Naa.
Mexico	Shared	Celebrated as Dia de los Muertos
Colombia	Shared	Celebrated alongside Dia de los Muertos
Peru	Shared	Celebrated alongside El Día de la Canción Criolla, Día de los Difuntos, and All Saints’ Day
Guatemala	Shared	Celebrated alongside Dia de los Muertos and sometimes the Festival de Barriletes Gigantes on Nov. 1
Ecuador	Shared	Celebrated as El Día de los Difuntos on Nov. 2.
El Salvador	Shared	Celebrated as La Calabiuza on Nov. 1
Ireland	Shared	Celebrated alongside Samhain
China	Secondary	Overshadowed by traditional days of the dead
Brazil	Secondary	Overshadowed by Dia das Bruxas (Witch’s Day) and Saci Day
Philippines	Secondary	Overshadowed by Undás
Germany	Secondary	Overshadowed by St. Martin's Day on Nov 11
Spain	Secondary	Overshadowed by Todos Los Santos (All Saints' Day)
Netherlands	Secondary	Overshadowed by St. Martin's Day on Nov 11
Nicaragua	Secondary	Overshadowed by Los Agüizotes
Russia	Minimal	Small and unwelcomed by government
Rwanda	Minimal	Small and unwelcomed by government
India	Growing
Japan	Growing
France	Growing
Italy	Growing
South Korea	Growing
Poland	Growing
Malaysia	Growing
Saudi Arabia	Growing	Starting 2022, Saudi Arabia began to celebrate Halloween in the public in Riyadh under its Vision 2030
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

Here’s a structured overview of the geographical spread and cultural adaptation of Halloween worldwide:

Core Regions (Full Adoption)

These countries celebrate Halloween in a way similar to the U.S. and Canada, costumes, decorations, parties, and trick-or-treating are widespread.

United States: Origin of modern Halloween traditions; trick-or-treating became common after WWII.
Canada: Nearly identical to the U.S.; traditions imported early in the 20th century.
Ireland & the UK: The festival’s Celtic roots are in Samhain, an ancient Irish-Scottish holiday.
- Ireland: bonfires and games long predate modern Halloween; U.S. customs re-imported in the 20th century.
- UK: trick-or-treating (sometimes called guising) was revived from Scottish/Irish traditions in the 1980s–90s, influenced by U.S. media.

Moderate to Growing Adoption

These countries see urban or youth-driven celebrations, often centered on costumes, parties, or commercial events. Trick-or-treating exists but is limited or localized.

Australia & New Zealand: Once rare, now increasingly popular due to globalization and social media; retailers promote it heavily, but some locals still see it as “too American.”
Japan: Major cities host elaborate Halloween parades and cosplay events (e.g., Shibuya, Tokyo), but no trick-or-treating tradition; it’s more a costume festival for adults.
South Korea: Popular in Seoul’s nightlife districts and among students in English-language schools; limited trick-or-treating, mostly in expat or school contexts.
Philippines: Mix of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day (Undás) with growing Halloween influence; costume parties common, sometimes combined with religious observances.
Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia: Halloween commercialized via malls, theme parks, and clubs; trick-or-treating occurs in gated communities and international schools.
Germany, Austria, Switzerland: Halloween gained ground in the 1990s through media and retail; costume parties are popular, but trick-or-treating remains limited or regional.
Mexico: Coexists with Día de los Muertos; Halloween (Oct 31) and Day of the Dead (Nov 1–2) are now blended in many urban areas, with kids trick-or-treating (“pedir calaverita”).

Limited or Specialized Celebrations

Here, Halloween is observed mainly by expats, urban youth, or commercial venues, not yet part of mainstream tradition.

Central & Eastern Europe: Sporadic interest in Poland, Czechia, and Romania; sometimes criticized as “imported.”
Latin America (outside Mexico): Not deeply rooted, but growing in cities like Bogotá, São Paulo, Buenos Aires.
Middle East: Limited; visible in expat areas (Dubai, Beirut, Istanbul). Some opposition in conservative societies.
Africa: Patchy adoption.
India: Urban youth celebration in metros like Mumbai and Delhi; parties more than trick-or-treating.

Regions with Alternative or Related Traditions

Some areas have older festivals resembling Halloween or serving similar purposes, remembrance of the dead, protection from spirits, etc.

Latin America: Día de los Muertos (Mexico, Guatemala), All Saints’/All Souls’ Day across the region.
Europe: All Souls’ Eve, Samhain, Souling (UK), Fête des Morts (France).
Asia: Obon (Japan), Hungry Ghost Festival (China & Southeast Asia), spiritual rather than costume-based.