Americas
The data basis for OpenHolidays API is completely based on public sources of the countries. The processed raw data is available in the GitHub repository OpenHolidaysAPI.Data. The sources of the countries of the American continent are listed below.
Brazil¶
Public Holidays
Brazil has 10 national public holidays that are free from work and school, as well as 8 optional public holidays (e.g. Carnival) for which there is no legal entitlement to leave. There may also be municipal public holidays.
Sources:
- Portaria MGI Nº 9783 DE 27/12/2024
- Portaria MGI Nº 8617 DE 26/12/2023
- Portaria ME Nº 11090 DE 27/12/2022
- Portaria ME Nº 14817 DE 20/12/2021
- Portaria ME Nº 430 DE 30/12/2020
- Portaria ME Nº 679 DE 30/12/2019
School Holidays
School holidays in Brazil vary from region to region. The data is not yet available in the OpenHolidays API. We are happy about every pull request.
Mexico¶
Public Holidays
Mexico has 7 official public holidays that are free from work and school. In addition, every six years on 1 October, when the new president takes office.
Sources:
School Holidays
The school holidays are determined centrally by the Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP).
Sources: