Checkiday - National Holiday API

API

Industry-leading Holiday API with 5,000+ holidays trusted by global enterprises

Overview

The Checkiday API offers RESTful access to over 5,000 holidays (national, regional, niche) with detailed descriptions. Key endpoints include /holidays (by date/country), /search (keyword lookup), and /upcoming (next holidays for a location). Responses are JSON-formatted, containing holiday names, dates, categories, and regional relevance. Ideal for calendar apps, scheduling tools, marketing campaigns (holiday-themed promotions), and HR systems for leave planning.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://apilayer.com/marketplace/checkiday-api')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful architecture
JSON response format
5,000+ global holidays
Detailed holiday descriptions
Multiple endpoints (date, search, upcoming)
Trusted by leading companies

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Checkiday API free to use?

Yes, it uses a freemium model with a free tier (limited requests) and paid plans for higher usage.

? Does it require an API key?

Yes, you need an API key from apilayer to authenticate all requests.

? What response format does it support?

All responses are in JSON format, including detailed holiday information like name, date, and regional relevance.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Calendar

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Extensive holiday database
⊕ Global enterprise trust
⊕ Easy integration
⊕ Rich metadata per holiday
⊕ Broad regional coverage

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited free tier
⊖ Paid plans for high volume
⊖ No XML support