City of Surrey Open511 API vs OpenHolidays API
If you need a Calendar API that's easy to integrate, go with OpenHolidays API.
City of Surrey Open511 API
This API provides real time traffic obstruction events occuring within the City of Surrey.
OpenHolidays API
Public and school holidays for many countries via an open REST API
City of Surrey Open511 API
- Simple API key authentication
- No HTTPS support
OpenHolidays API
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | City of Surrey Open511 API | OpenHolidays API |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | No | 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. OpenHolidays API supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.