# Holiday Calculator Calculate holidays for a specific year and country > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/holiday-calculator - **Category:** Date & Time - **Keywords:** holiday, calendar, festival, celebration, public, national ## Overview The Holiday Calculator is a precise utility designed to help you identify public holidays and national celebrations for any given year across multiple countries. Whether you are planning international business operations, scheduling travel, or organizing global team events, this tool provides accurate date information to ensure you never miss a non-working day. ## Inputs - **Operation** (select) - **Year** (text): Enter year (e.g., 2024) - **Country** (select) - **Date to Check** (text): Enter date to check (e.g., 2024-12-25) ## When to use - Planning international business meetings or project deadlines across different time zones. - Organizing travel itineraries to avoid closures during national public holidays. - Setting up automated out-of-office responses or scheduling team availability for global operations. ## How it works - Select the operation mode: choose 'List All Holidays' to view the full calendar or 'Check if Date is Holiday' for a specific inquiry. - Input the target year to retrieve the relevant holiday schedule for that period. - Select your target country from the provided list to filter results based on local national observances. - If checking a specific date, enter the date in YYYY-MM-DD format to confirm its status as a public holiday. ## Use cases - Global HR teams managing payroll and leave schedules for international employees. - Logistics managers coordinating shipping and delivery timelines to avoid port or office closures. - Travelers verifying if local attractions or government offices will be open during their trip. ## Frequently asked questions ### Which countries are supported? The tool currently supports major economies including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, China, Japan, and Brazil. ### Can I check holidays for past years? Yes, you can input any valid year to retrieve the historical holiday data for the selected country. ### Does this tool account for regional holidays? The calculator focuses on national public holidays. Regional or state-specific holidays may not be included in the primary list. ### What format should I use for the date check? Please use the standard ISO format: YYYY-MM-DD (e.g., 2026-12-25). ### Is the data updated for leap years? 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