n8n workflow for name-day automation
Build an n8n workflow with Schedule Trigger, HTTP Request and Split Out to match Synaxar name days against your own contact records.
Connect the n8n nodes
- Use Schedule Trigger with a daily interval. Set the workflow time zone to
Europe/Athensif the run should follow Greek local time. - Add HTTP Request with method
GETand the daily feed URL. Use JSON as the response format. - Add Split Out for the
celebrantsfield. Keep theisofield from the original item so each match retains its date. - Use a CRM node or HTTP Request to find contacts by the returned
key. Apply your contact and channel filters before calling the greeting workflow.
GET https://synaxar.com/api/portal/el/today
Verify the result and publish the workflow
Run a manual execution with the 3 May 2027 feed and confirm that one item contains el:giorgos and 2027-05-03. Switch back to the daily URL, save and publish the workflow. Store the contact ID and feed date after each accepted handoff to manage retries.