How to Use the Nager.Date MCP in Claude

Q: Can I use Nager.Date to coordinate with teams in Claude Desktop?

Yes. You just trigger getnextholidays for the relevant country. Claude then builds a schedule that accounts for those specific days off.

Track global public holidays directly inside Claude Desktop to keep your project timelines accurate and your team coordinated.

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Check holiday schedules in Claude Desktop

Stop guessing if a region is out of office. Use `get_public_holidays` to pull specific calendar data for any country and year, giving you instant clarity on when your international contacts are actually working. Your AI client processes these dates immediately. You get precise, actionable insights without switching tabs or browsing through outdated government PDFs.

Monitor worldwide closures with this MCP Server

Keep an eye on upcoming breaks across multiple time zones. By calling `get_next_holidays_worldwide`, you identify potential bottlenecks in your supply chain or release schedule before they turn into major delays. This MCP Server provides the raw data your agent needs to adjust plans on the fly. It turns static dates into a dynamic, reliable source of truth for your desk setup.

Verify local availability instantly

Run `is_holiday_today` to confirm if a specific country is currently observing a public holiday. It is a quick way to handle communication timing when you're working with distributed teams. Claude Desktop displays the results clearly in your chat window. You save time and avoid the frustration of sending urgent requests when your counterparts are signed off for the day.

Setup guide

Set up Nager.Date MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Nager.Date MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Nager.Date MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under nagerdate-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nagerdate-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Nager.Date MCP in Claude Desktop

It plugs real-time holiday data into your chat. You can ask about regional closures, and the server fetches the info using `get_public_holidays` without you leaving the app.

Yes. You just trigger `get_next_holidays` for the relevant country. Claude then builds a schedule that accounts for those specific days off.

The API is accurate for most major economies. We recommend cross-referencing critical deadline dates with local official sources just to be safe.

No. You just add the server config to your JSON file. It runs as a local subprocess once you restart the app.

The server only touches public calendar data. It does not access your private files, personal messages, or any sensitive project information.

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