What Is a Holiday Calendar?
A holiday calendar displays national public holidays for a selected country and year. It helps with travel planning, business scheduling, and understanding when offices and markets will be closed in different countries. This tool covers major holidays for the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, and France.
How to Use This Holiday Calendar
- Select a country from the dropdown.
- Enter the year you want to check.
- Click Show Holidays to see a table of all public holidays with dates and names.
Supported Countries
The tool includes common national holidays for five major countries. Fixed-date holidays appear on the same date each year, while floating holidays (like Thanksgiving or Easter Monday) are calculated based on their specific rules. Some holidays may vary by state or region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are regional or state holidays included?
This tool focuses on national-level public holidays recognized across each country. Regional holidays (such as US state holidays or German Bundesland holidays) are not included.
How accurate are floating holiday dates?
Floating holidays like Easter, Thanksgiving, and Japan's equinox days are calculated using standard algorithms. The dates are accurate for typical years. Some edge cases may require verification with official government calendars.