Abstract Public Holidays vs UK Bank Holidays
Both are solid Calendar APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
Abstract Public Holidays
Data on national, regional, and religious holidays via API
UK Bank Holidays
Bank holidays in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Abstract Public Holidays
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
UK Bank Holidays
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Abstract Public Holidays | UK Bank Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
UK Bank Holidays 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.