patchBay

Abstract Public Holidays vs OpenHolidays API

If you need a Calendar API that's easy to integrate, go with OpenHolidays API.

Abstract Public Holidays

Data on national, regional, and religious holidays via API

OpenHolidays API

Public and school holidays for many countries via an open REST API

Abstract Public Holidays

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

OpenHolidays API

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureAbstract Public HolidaysOpenHolidays API
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesYes

When to use which?

OpenHolidays API is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.