Public Holidays in Antigua and Barbuda
Every public holiday in Antigua and Barbuda for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Independence Day · Monday, November 2, 2026
Antigua and Barbuda public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 4 | Monday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Aug 3 | Monday | Carnival Monday | Public |
| Aug 4 | Tuesday | Carnival Tuesday | Public |
| Sep 10 | Thursday | National Day of Prayer | Public |
| Nov 2 | Monday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 9 | Wednesday | National Heroes' Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Antigua and Barbuda public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 3 | Monday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 17 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Aug 2 | Monday | Carnival Monday | Public |
| Aug 3 | Tuesday | Carnival Tuesday | Public |
| Sep 9 | Thursday | National Day of Prayer | Public |
| Nov 1 | Monday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 9 | Thursday | National Heroes' Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Boxing Day | Public |
| Dec 28 | Tuesday | Christmas Day | Public |
Antigua and Barbuda public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 14 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 17 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Labour Day | Public |
| Jun 5 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Aug 7 | Monday | Carnival Monday | Public |
| Aug 8 | Tuesday | Carnival Tuesday | Public |
| Sep 14 | Thursday | National Day of Prayer | Public |
| Nov 1 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 9 | Saturday | National Heroes' Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Tuesday | Boxing Day | Public |
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About holidays in Antigua and Barbuda
This page lists Antigua and Barbuda's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda has 12 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Antigua and Barbuda?
Independence Day on Monday, November 2, 2026 — 6 days away.
Are all holidays in Antigua and Barbuda nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.