Public Holidays in Antigua and Barbuda 2026 🇦🇬
Antigua and Barbuda has 6 public holidays in 2026. The next public holiday is Independence Day on 1. Nov. The table below lists every national public holiday with its date and weekday, so you can plan travel, business days and time off in Antigua and Barbuda.
This year, Antigua and Barbuda observes 13 public holidays , with 13 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Independence Day on 1. Nov. The most recently passed holiday was Carnival Tuesday.
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Independence Day | Public holiday | |
| Monday Long weekend | Independence Day (observed) | Public holiday | |
| Wednesday | Sir Vere Cornwall Bird Snr. Day | Public holiday | |
| Friday Long weekend | Christmas Day | Public holiday | |
| Saturday | Boxing Day | Public holiday | |
| Monday Long weekend | Boxing Day (observed) | Public holiday |
Long weekends in Antigua and Barbuda 2026
These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.
- Independence Day (observed) — (Monday) — long weekend
- Christmas Day — (Friday) — long weekend
- Boxing Day (observed) — (Monday) — long weekend
Holidays that change date in Antigua and Barbuda
Some holidays are movable and land on a different date each year. Here is how these dates shift from 2026 to 2027.
- Good Friday: →
- Easter Monday: →
- Labour Day: →
- Whit Monday: →
- Carnival Monday: →
- Carnival Tuesday: →
