Holiday Types
Introduction#
In Festivo Public Holidays API we use holiday.type attribute do describe unified holiday type. Available holiday types are listed below.
Notice: this process is automated and performed by AI. Therefore, as well as due to differences between countries, cultures, definitions and laws we may not be able to apply all holiday types to all countries, or we are limited in this ability.
Types#
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| public | a nationally recognized day when most businesses and other institutions are closed |
| bank | a day on which banks are officially closed, kept as a public holiday; usually exchangeable with public holiday type |
| school | the period during which schools are closed |
| observance | a date used by various governments, groups and organizations to raise awareness of an issue, commemorate a group or event, or celebrate something, usually it's not a public holidays and schools, banks and other institutions and businesses are open |
| jewish | as per observance, but specific to Judaism religion |
| islamic | as per observance, but specific to Islam religion |