A holiday calendar helps you plan around public holidays in your country or a country you are visiting. Knowing which days are official holidays affects work schedules, travel plans, business operations, and payroll calculations.
Travelers use holiday calendars to avoid or target specific dates. Traveling to Japan during Golden Week (late April to early May) means crowded attractions and higher prices. Knowing these dates in advance lets you plan around them or embrace the festivities.
HR departments need holiday calendars for payroll and leave management. If July 4, 2026 falls on a Saturday, many US employers observe the holiday on Friday July 3. Knowing the official date helps with timesheet processing.
International business teams check holiday calendars for partner countries. Scheduling a meeting with a German client on October 3 (German Unity Day) or a Chinese supplier during the Spring Festival (late January/early February) shows poor awareness and can delay projects.
Retailers plan sales and promotions around holidays. Black Friday (the day after US Thanksgiving), Boxing Day (December 26 in Commonwealth countries), and Singles' Day (November 11 in China) are major shopping events that require months of preparation.
Holiday data is sourced from the Nager.Date public API, which provides public holiday information for over 100 countries. The API returns the holiday name, date, local name, and type (public, bank, observance) for each country and year.
The tool fetches holidays for your selected country and year, then displays them in a list with the date, day of the week, and holiday name. It also shows a countdown to the next upcoming holiday and lists holidays within the next 30 days.
Nager.Date uses official government sources for each country to compile its holiday data. The API is free and does not require an API key. Holiday data is typically updated annually as governments publish official calendars.
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United States, 2026
Output
11 federal holidays including New Year's Day (Jan 1), Independence Day (Jul 4), Thanksgiving (Nov 26), Christmas (Dec 25)
July 4, 2026 falls on a Saturday, so many employers observe it on Friday July 3
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United Kingdom, 2026
Output
8 bank holidays including New Year's Day (Jan 1), Good Friday (Apr 3), Early May Bank Holiday (May 4), Christmas (Dec 25)
UK bank holidays are set by royal proclamation and can vary by nation
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Japan, 2026
Output
16 public holidays including Coming of Age Day (Jan 12), Golden Week (Apr 29-May 5), Respect for the Aged Day (Sep 21)
Japan uses the Happy Monday system to move some holidays to Mondays
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Germany, 2026
Output
Approximately 9-13 public holidays depending on the state, including German Unity Day (Oct 3) and Christmas (Dec 25-26)
German holidays vary by Bundesland (state), with Catholic regions observing more religious holidays
Things to keep in mind
Where does the holiday data come from?
Holiday data is sourced from the Nager.Date public API, which compiles public holidays from official government sources for over 100 countries. The API is free and updated regularly as governments publish official holiday calendars.
How many countries are supported?
The Nager.Date API supports over 100 countries. If your country is not in the list, it may not be available in the API yet. The API is community-maintained and adds new countries periodically.
Are regional or state holidays included?
The calendar shows national public holidays only. Many countries have additional regional, state, or local holidays that are not included. Check your local government website for a complete list of holidays in your region.
Why does the date of a holiday change each year?
Some holidays have fixed dates (like Christmas on December 25), while others are calculated based on the day of the week (like Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November) or lunar calendars (like Easter or Islamic holidays). Fixed-date holidays fall on a different weekday each year.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
Policies vary by country. Some countries observe the holiday on the nearest weekday (Monday if it falls on Saturday, Friday if it falls on Sunday). Others do not provide a substitute day off. The calendar shows the official holiday date, not the observed date.
Can I see holidays for future years?
Yes. The API provides projected holiday dates for future years. Fixed-date holidays are always accurate. Holidays based on lunar calendars (like Easter or Islamic holidays) may shift by a day or two once official sightings are made.
Are religious holidays included?
Religious holidays that are also public holidays (days off work) are included. For example, Christmas and Good Friday are public holidays in most Western countries. Religious observances that are not official public holidays are not included.
How accurate is the holiday data?
The Nager.Date API uses official government sources and is generally accurate. However, governments can change holiday dates with short notice, and lunar-calendar-based holidays may vary by a day based on actual moon sightings. For legal or payroll purposes, always confirm with official government sources.
Holiday data is sourced from the Nager.Date API and is generally accurate. Governments can change holiday dates with short notice. Regional and local holidays are not included. For legal, payroll, or official purposes, always verify with your local government authority.