Abstract Public Holidays vs Nager.Date
Both are solid Calendar APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
Abstract Public Holidays
Data on national, regional, and religious holidays via API
Nager.Date
Public holidays for more than 90 countries
Abstract Public Holidays
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Nager.Date
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- No CORS support
| Feature | Abstract Public Holidays | Nager.Date |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | No |
When to use which?
Nager.Date is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Abstract Public Holidays works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.