# holidays.rest

Canonical page: https://indiedev.tools/tool/holidays-rest-t_m3w7ivza15cnltl1bsi

holidays.rest is a highly scalable, flexible, and easy-to-use public and bank holidays API

## Overview
holidays.rest provides the most accurate and comprehensive holiday data delivered at blazing speed for customers at any scale. Cover national, public, and religious holidays for 190+ countries in milliseconds with our RESTful API.
## Details
- Category: Development
- Pricing model: free
- Website: [holidays.rest](https://www.holidays.rest)
## Key features
- Provides accurate and comprehensive holiday data for over 195 countries.
- Highly scalable and fast, suitable for enterprise-level workloads.
- Offers multilingual support with holiday names localized in 14 languages.
- Daily updates ensure the data remains fresh and accurate.
- Supports multiple data formats including JSON, XML, YAML, and CSV.
- Has advanced filtering options for customized queries.
- Trusted by major companies like Uber and Electronic Arts.
- Offers various pricing plans to cater to different needs, from free to enterprise solutions.
- Provides extensive documentation to help with easy integration.
## Limitations
- The free plan might be limited for users needing more extensive access, allowing only 100 requests per month.
- Advanced features and higher request limits come at a cost, which might not be feasible for smaller businesses.
## Frequently asked questions
### What is holidays.rest?
Holidays.rest is an API service that provides access to accurate and comprehensive holiday data for over 195 countries.
### Why should I use holidays.rest over other holiday APIs?
Holidays.rest offers reliable and up-to-date holiday data, scalable infrastructure, and is trusted by thousands of customers worldwide.
### How often is the holiday data updated?
The holiday data is updated daily to ensure that the information provided is both fresh and accurate.
### Can I use the holiday API for commercial purposes?
Yes, holidays.rest allows commercial use under its various pricing plans, including options for larger enterprises.

Last updated: 2024-12-17