Calendarific

API

Free API for worldwide holiday data

Overview

Calendarific API provides access to accurate holiday information across 230+ countries and regions. Key endpoints include /holidays (filter by country, year, month, day, or type like national, regional, religious), /countries (list supported nations with ISO codes), and /languages (localization options). Responses are JSON-formatted, containing details like holiday names, dates, types, descriptions, and localized variants. Ideal for calendar apps, global scheduling tools, HR leave systems, e-commerce seasonal promotions, and travel apps to avoid holiday disruptions.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://calendarific.com/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON Responses
230+ Countries Coverage
Multiple Holiday Types (National, Regional, Religious)
Country & Language Lookup Endpoints

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Calendarific free to use?

Yes, Calendarific offers a free tier with 1000 requests/month. Paid plans are available for higher request limits and advanced features like historical data access.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, all requests to Calendarific API need an API key, which can be obtained by signing up on their official website.

? What is the response format?

The API returns responses in JSON format, including detailed holiday information such as name, date, type, description, and country-specific details.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Calendar

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Wide global coverage
⊕ Detailed holiday metadata
⊕ Easy-to-use filtering parameters
⊕ Supports localization

Cons

⊖ Free tier has strict rate limits (1000 requests/month)
⊖ Advanced features require paid plans
⊖ Some minor regions may have limited data