Public holidays in Antigua and Barbuda
| Date | English Name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day | If 1 Jan is a Sunday, then Monday 2 Jan is a public holiday[1][2] |
| Two days before Easter[3] | Good Friday | |
| One day after Easter[3] | Easter Monday | |
| First Monday in May | Labour Day | Marked by singing, dance, and free transportation to areas where celebrations occur. |
| 50 days after Easter[3] | Whit Monday | |
| First Monday in August | August Monday (Carnival) | |
| Tuesday after First Monday in August | August Tuesday | |
| November 1 | Independence Day | Celebrated on the following Monday if 1 Nov is a Saturday or Sunday[1]. Frequently associated with a parade, distribution of awards and a national food fair. |
| December 9 | National Heroes Day | Sometimes called VC Bird Day. Marked by speeches and family gatherings. |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | If 25 Dec falls on a Saturday or Sunday, then 27 December (which is then a Monday or a Tuesday) is a public holiday[1]. |
| December 26 | Boxing Day | |
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