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Public Holidays API alternatives

Data on national, regional, and religious holidays via API. If it doesn't fit your project, here are the 10 best free Calendar APIs to use instead in 2026, out of 21 in the directory.

For reference, Public Holidays API: Callable from the browser (CORS) · HTTPS.

  1. 1caldays logo

    caldays API

    Online · 867 ms

    Public holidays for 195+ countries.

    • No API key needed
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  2. 2CountdownsHQ logo

    CountdownsHQ API

    Online · 623 ms

    Dates and timezone-correct countdowns for 150+ holidays and observances in 18 countries.

    • No API key needed
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  3. 3The Calendar logo

    The Calendar API

    Online · 643 ms

    Public holidays for US states and 30 countries plus sports and finance calendars as static JSON.

    • No API key needed
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  4. 4India Public Holidays logo

    Official Indian public holidays for the Central government and 36 states/UTs.

    • No API key needed
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  5. 5UK Bank Holidays logo

    UK Bank Holidays API

    Online · 62 ms

    Bank holidays in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

    • No API key needed
    • Fast: 62 ms response
    • Returns JSON at its URL
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS ?
  6. 6Intellibook logo

    Intellibook API

    Online · 1280 ms

    Appointment booking and availability API for salons and clinics.

    • No API key needed
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  7. 7

    Namedays Calendar API

    Online · 616 ms

    Provides namedays for multiple countries.

    • No API key needed
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  8. 8Non-Working Days logo

    Non-Working Days API

    Online · 2770 ms

    Simple REST API for checking working, non-working or short days for Russia, CIS, USA and other.

    • No API key needed
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  9. 9Non-Working Days logo

    Non-Working Days API

    Online · 565 ms

    Database of ICS files for non working days.

    • No API key needed
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS ?
  10. 10Nager.Date logo

    Nager.Date API

    Online · 1111 ms

    Public holidays for more than 90 countries.

    • No API key needed
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSNo CORS

Public Holidays API vs alternatives

Public Holidays API compared with its alternatives
APIAPI keyHTTPSCORSUptimeResponseRating
Public Holidays logoPublic HolidaysRequiredYesYesUp1932 msNot rated
caldays logocaldaysNoYesYesUp867 msNot rated
CountdownsHQ logoCountdownsHQNoYesYesUp623 msNot rated
The Calendar logoThe CalendarNoYesYesUp643 msNot rated
India Public Holidays logoIndia Public HolidaysNoYesYesUp459 msNot rated
UK Bank Holidays logoUK Bank HolidaysNoYesUnknownUp62 msNot rated
Intellibook logoIntellibookNoYesYesUp1280 msNot rated
Namedays CalendarNoYesYesUp616 msNot rated
Non-Working Days logoNon-Working DaysNoYesYesUp2770 msNot rated

See also: best Calendar APIs · all Calendar APIs

Public Holidays API alternatives FAQ

What is the best free alternative to the Public Holidays API in 2026?

The top-ranked free alternatives to the Public Holidays API are caldays API, CountdownsHQ API and The Calendar API, all in the Calendar category. Rankings combine access (API key, HTTPS, CORS), daily uptime checks and developer ratings.

Is there a Public Holidays API alternative that doesn't need an API key?

Yes: caldays API, CountdownsHQ API and The Calendar API work without an API key, unlike the Public Holidays API, which uses apiKey authentication.

How many Calendar APIs are similar to the Public Holidays API?

The directory lists 21 other free Calendar APIs. This page compares the top ones side by side.