Calendarific vs OpenHolidays API
If you need a Calendar API that's easy to integrate, go with OpenHolidays API.
Calendarific
Worldwide Holidays
OpenHolidays API
Public and school holidays for many countries via an open REST API
Calendarific
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
OpenHolidays API
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | Calendarific | OpenHolidays API |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
OpenHolidays API is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. OpenHolidays API works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.