Select 2 or 3 countries to compare their public holidays side by side. Discover shared holidays, unique observances, and differences in total days off.
How to Use This Tool
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Choose your countries
Select 2 countries from the dropdowns. Optionally add a third for a broader comparison.
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Select the year
Pick a year between 2024 and 2030 to compare holiday calendars for that period.
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Click Compare
The tool fetches official public holiday data and builds a side-by-side comparison table.
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Analyze the results
Review total holidays, shared dates, unique holidays, and working days for each country.
Why Compare Holidays Between Countries?
Understanding how public holidays differ between countries is valuable for a range of practical situations. Whether you are planning international travel, managing a distributed team, or considering relocation, holiday differences can significantly affect your plans.
International teams
When team members are spread across countries, knowing overlapping and unique holidays helps you schedule meetings, plan sprints, and set realistic deadlines.
Travel planning
Check if your destination has a public holiday during your visit. Some attractions close, while others celebrate with festivals and events worth experiencing.
Business operations
Cross-border trade and logistics are affected by holidays. Comparing calendars helps avoid shipping delays and ensures offices are staffed when needed.
Understanding the Comparison Results
The comparison generates several views of the data to give you a complete picture of how holidays align across your selected countries.
Section
What it shows
Summary
Total public holidays and estimated working days for each country at a glance.
Combined table
Every holiday date across all selected countries, showing which country observes what on each date.
Shared holidays
Dates where all selected countries have a public holiday, even if the name differs.
Unique holidays
Holidays observed by only one country, helping you spot the differences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I compare more than 2 countries?
Yes, you can compare up to 3 countries at once. Select the third country from the optional dropdown. The combined table and statistics will update to include all three countries.
What holidays are compared?
The tool compares national and public holidays that are officially recognized by each country. Regional holidays, observance days, and unofficial celebrations are not included in the comparison data.
How accurate is the data?
Holiday data is sourced from official government publications and is available for 2024 through 2030. Data is updated regularly to reflect any changes announced by national governments.
Why do some countries show different names for the same date?
Many holidays fall on the same date globally (such as New Year's Day) but may have different official names. The tool shows the English name used in each country's official holiday calendar.
How are working days calculated?
Working days are estimated as total weekdays in the year minus public holidays that fall on weekdays. The calculation assumes a standard Monday-to-Friday work week.