There has been no definitive count of the number of countries that do not recognize Christmas, as the recognition or observance of the holiday varies by country. In some countries, Christmas is a public holiday, while in others, it may not be officially recognized or observed due to cultural or religious reasons.
In addition to cultural and religious reasons, some countries may not recognize or celebrate Christmas due to financial, ideological, or political reasons.
In countries where Christian beliefs are not as prominent, such as Japan and South Korea, Christmas is more of a commercial event than a religious one. Depending on the region and operations of local governments, Christmas may or may not be a public holiday and is not necessarily recognized or celebrated.
In other countries without strong Christian influence, such as China, Christmas is legally recognized but not necessarily celebrated, and is not a public holiday. Islamic countries, such as Iran and Saudi Arabia, do not recognize or celebrate Christmas due to religious reasons.
Other countries, such as North Korea, Cuba, Belarus, and Turkmenistan, have chosen to not recognize Christmas due to ideological reasons, as Christmas is considered to be a politically-motivated celebration.
Overall, while it is difficult to determine precisely how many countries do not recognize Christmas, there are indeed numerous countries throughout the world in which the holiday is not recognized or celebrated, for a variety of reasons.