10 Countries That Don’t Celebrate Christmas

Here Are The 10 Countries That Consider Christmas as a Normal Day

Here are the 10 countries that don’t celebrate Christmas and consider December 25 as a normal day.

In places like the Philippines, December 25 feels extra special because of the Christmas spirit in the air. You can hear the laughter and joy of the holidays, but you can also see the sadness in some people’s eyes.

The tables are filled with delicious food, but for those who are feeling down, the loneliness is even stronger. During Christmas, every feeling, whether happy or sad, seems to be more intense.

But in other parts of the world, December 25 is just another regular day for most people. It’s not a big deal if it’s a happy or sad day because they don’t celebrate Christmas.

Here are 10 countries where Christmas isn’t celebrated, according to the World Population Review.

Afghanistan – With a majority Muslim population, Christmas is not celebrated in Afghanistan. Although a few Christians may mark the occasion, it remains an ordinary day for most people.
Bhutan – Bhutan is a Buddhist country with less than 1% of its population being Christian. As a result, December 25 is not a national holiday.
Brunei – Christmas celebrations are banned in Brunei, an Islamic country. Since 2015, public Christmas events have been prohibited to preserve the faith of the Muslim community.
Mongolia – Most Mongolians are Buddhists, and Christmas is not a common celebration. However, a small Christian community is allowed to observe the holiday.
Morocco – In Morocco, Christmas is not recognized as a public holiday because the majority of the population is Muslim. Only a small Christian community celebrates in private.
North Korea – North Korea banned Christmas celebrations in 2016, even prohibiting gatherings and singing on this day. Christians in the country are encouraged to celebrate the birthday of Kim Jong Un’s grandmother instead.
Pakistan – While December 25 is a public holiday in Pakistan, it’s not for Christmas. The day marks the birthday of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the country’s founder.
Somalia – Christmas was banned in Somalia in 2013 after the adoption of Sharia law. The holiday was seen as a threat to the Muslim faith.
Tajikistan – In Tajikistan, not only is Christmas not celebrated, but secular symbols like Christmas trees and gifts are also banned.
Thailand – Christmas is not a national holiday in Thailand, as the majority of the population is Buddhist. However, Christians are allowed to celebrate privately.