The Public Holiday Checker API allows you to determine whether a specific date is a holiday in any country in the world. Designed for users who need accurate holiday data, this API offers a simple way to integrate real-time holiday detection into your applications, calendars, human resources systems, and logistics platforms.
With a simple query that includes the country code and date, the API returns a clear and structured response, for example, is_holiday: true, along with additional information such as the name of the holiday, the local celebration, and whether it is a national, regional, or bank holiday. This enables seamless automation of workflows that depend on accurate scheduling and time-based decision-making.
The data is continuously updated to reflect official changes, ensuring high reliability and global coverage. The API supports all countries and includes localized information about holidays, making it ideal for international teams, travel agencies, and global service providers who need to adapt their operations based on regional celebrations.
By integrating the Public Holiday Checker API, you can enhance your applications with real-time information on international holidays, reduce scheduling errors, and improve global coordination. Whether you manage international teams, automate processes, or develop location-aware applications, this API provides the accuracy and reliability needed to ensure your systems are always in sync with holiday calendars around the world.
Get the available countries for which you can consult information about public holidays.
[{"country_code":"AD","name":"Andorra"},{"country_code":"AL","name":"Albania"},{"country_code":"AM","name":"Armenia"},{"country_code":"AR","name":"Argentina"},{"country_code":"AT","name":"Austria"},{"country_code":"AU","name":"Australia"},{"country_code":"AX","name":"Åland Islands"},{"country_code":"BA","name":"Bosnia and Herzegovina"},{"country_code":"BB","name":"Barbados"},{"country_code":"BE","name":"Belgium"},{"country_code":"BG","name":"Bulgaria"},{"country_code":"BJ","name":"Benin"},{"country_code":"BO","name":"Bolivia"},{"country_code":"BR","name":"Brazil"},{"country_code":"BS","name":"Bahamas"},{"country_code":"BW","name":"Botswana"},{"country_code":"BY","name":"Belarus"},{"country_code":"BZ","name":"Belize"},{"country_code":"CA","name":"Canada"},{"country_code":"CD","name":"DR Congo"},{"country_code":"CG","name":"Congo"},{"country_code":"CH","name":"Switzerland"},{"country_code":"CL","name":"Chile"},{"country_code":"CN","name":"China"},{"country_code":"CO","name":"Colombia"},{"country_code":"CR","name":"Costa Rica"},{"country_code":"CU","name":"Cuba"},{"country_code":"CY","name":"Cyprus"},{"country_code":"CZ","name":"Czechia"},{"country_code":"DE","name":"Germany"},{"country_code":"DK","name":"Denmark"},{"country_code":"DO","name":"Dominican Republic"},{"country_code":"EC","name":"Ecuador"},{"country_code":"EE","name":"Estonia"},{"country_code":"EG","name":"Egypt"},{"country_code":"ES","name":"Spain"},{"country_code":"FI","name":"Finland"},{"country_code":"FO","name":"Faroe Islands"},{"country_code":"FR","name":"France"},{"country_code":"GA","name":"Gabon"},{"country_code":"GB","name":"United Kingdom"},{"country_code":"GD","name":"Grenada"},{"country_code":"GE","name":"Georgia"},{"country_code":"GG","name":"Guernsey"},{"country_code":"GI","name":"Gibraltar"},{"country_code":"GL","name":"Greenland"},{"country_code":"GM","name":"Gambia"},{"country_code":"GR","name":"Greece"},{"country_code":"GT","name":"Guatemala"},{"country_code":"GY","name":"Guyana"},{"country_code":"HK","name":"Hong Kong"},{"country_code":"HN","name":"Honduras"},{"country_code":"HR","name":"Croatia"},{"country_code":"HT","name":"Haiti"},{"country_code":"HU","name":"Hungary"},{"country_code":"ID","name":"Indonesia"},{"country_code":"IE","name":"Ireland"},{"country_code":"IM","name":"Isle of Man"},{"country_code":"IS","name":"Iceland"},{"country_code":"IT","name":"Italy"},{"country_code":"JE","name":"Jersey"},{"country_code":"JM","name":"Jamaica"},{"country_code":"JP","name":"Japan"},{"country_code":"KR","name":"South Korea"},{"country_code":"KZ","name":"Kazakhstan"},{"country_code":"LI","name":"Liechtenstein"},{"country_code":"LS","name":"Lesotho"},{"country_code":"LT","name":"Lithuania"},{"country_code":"LU","name":"Luxembourg"},{"country_code":"LV","name":"Latvia"},{"country_code":"MA","name":"Morocco"},{"country_code":"MC","name":"Monaco"},{"country_code":"MD","name":"Moldova"},{"country_code":"ME","name":"Montenegro"},{"country_code":"MG","name":"Madagascar"},{"country_code":"MK","name":"North Macedonia"},{"country_code":"MN","name":"Mongolia"},{"country_code":"MS","name":"Montserrat"},{"country_code":"MT","name":"Malta"},{"country_code":"MX","name":"Mexico"},{"country_code":"MZ","name":"Mozambique"},{"country_code":"NA","name":"Namibia"},{"country_code":"NE","name":"Niger"},{"country_code":"NG","name":"Nigeria"},{"country_code":"NI","name":"Nicaragua"},{"country_code":"NL","name":"Netherlands"},{"country_code":"NO","name":"Norway"},{"country_code":"NZ","name":"New Zealand"},{"country_code":"PA","name":"Panama"},{"country_code":"PE","name":"Peru"},{"country_code":"PG","name":"Papua New Guinea"},{"country_code":"PH","name":"Philippines"},{"country_code":"PL","name":"Poland"},{"country_code":"PR","name":"Puerto Rico"},{"country_code":"PT","name":"Portugal"},{"country_code":"PY","name":"Paraguay"},{"country_code":"RO","name":"Romania"},{"country_code":"RS","name":"Serbia"},{"country_code":"RU","name":"Russia"},{"country_code":"SE","name":"Sweden"},{"country_code":"SG","name":"Singapore"},{"country_code":"SI","name":"Slovenia"},{"country_code":"SJ","name":"Svalbard and Jan Mayen"},{"country_code":"SK","name":"Slovakia"},{"country_code":"SM","name":"San Marino"},{"country_code":"SR","name":"Suriname"},{"country_code":"SV","name":"El Salvador"},{"country_code":"TN","name":"Tunisia"},{"country_code":"TR","name":"Türkiye"},{"country_code":"UA","name":"Ukraine"},{"country_code":"US","name":"United States"},{"country_code":"UY","name":"Uruguay"},{"country_code":"VA","name":"Vatican City"},{"country_code":"VE","name":"Venezuela"},{"country_code":"VN","name":"Vietnam"},{"country_code":"ZA","name":"South Africa"},{"country_code":"ZW","name":"Zimbabwe"}]
curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/10752/public+holiday+checker+api/20373/countries' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
Returns whether a specific date is a holiday in a given country.
{"is_holiday":true}
curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/10752/public+holiday+checker+api/20375/check+holiday+by+date&country_code=Required&/=Required&year=Required&/=Required&month=Required&/=Required&day=Required' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
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The "GET Countries" endpoint returns a list of countries with their corresponding country codes and names. The "GET Check Holiday by date" endpoint returns a boolean indicating if a specific date is a holiday, along with additional details like the holiday name and type.
For the "GET Countries" endpoint, key fields include "country_code" and "name." For the "GET Check Holiday by date" endpoint, key fields include "is_holiday," "holiday_name," "local_celebration," and "holiday_type."
The response data is structured in JSON format. The "GET Countries" endpoint returns an array of country objects, while the "GET Check Holiday by date" endpoint returns a single object with holiday status and details.
The "GET Countries" endpoint provides a comprehensive list of countries available for holiday checks. The "GET Check Holiday by date" endpoint offers information on whether a date is a holiday, including the holiday's name, local celebration, and type (national, regional, or bank).
Users can customize requests to the "GET Check Holiday by date" endpoint by specifying the country code and the date they wish to check. The "GET Countries" endpoint does not require parameters, as it returns all available countries.
The Public Holiday Checker API sources its holiday data from official government publications and recognized holiday databases, ensuring high accuracy and reliability for users worldwide.
Typical use cases include scheduling applications, human resources systems, logistics planning, and travel agencies that need to account for public holidays in various countries to optimize operations and avoid scheduling conflicts.
Users can leverage the "is_holiday" field to automate scheduling decisions, while the holiday name and type can enhance user interfaces by providing context about the holiday, improving user experience in applications that rely on accurate holiday information.
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