Antigua and Barbuda Public Holidays
Official Public Holidays in Antigua and Barbuda are regulated by the The Public Holidays (Amendment) Act 2005| Holiday Name | Holiday Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 |
| Good Friday | April 3, 2026 |
| Easter Monday | April 6, 2026 |
| Labour Day | May 4, 2026 (1st Mon in May) |
| Whit Monday | May 25, 2026 |
| Carnival Monday | August 3, 2026 (1st Mon in August) |
| Carnival Tuesday | August 4, 2026 |
| Independence Day | November 1, 2026 (observed Mon 2 Nov, 2026) |
| V.C Bird Day | December 9, 2026 |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2026 |
New Year’s Day – If the first day of January falls on a Sunday, then the following Monday shall be a public holiday.
Christmas Day and Boxing Day - If Christmas Day falls on a Saturday, then the following Monday shall be a public holiday. If Christmas Day falls on a Sunday, then the following Monday and Tuesday shall be public holidays.
Note:
- Sundays, Christmas Day and Good Friday are observed as Common Law Holidays.
- Caribana is a form of carnival celebration in Barbuda that is held every year during the Whit holiday weekend.
