Public Holidays in Antigua and Barbuda 2008 🇦🇬

Antigua and Barbuda has 14 public holidays in 2008. 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.

Date	Day	Holiday Name	Category
1. Jan	Tuesday Bridge day	New Year's Day	Public holiday
19. Feb	Tuesday Bridge day	State Funeral of the late The Honourable Charlesworth T. Samuel	Public holiday
18. Mar	Tuesday Bridge day	State Funeral of the late The Honourable Sir George Herbert Walter	Public holiday
21. Mar	Friday Long weekend	Good Friday	Public holiday
24. Mar	Monday Long weekend	Easter Monday	Public holiday
5. May	Monday Long weekend	Labour Day	Public holiday
12. May	Monday Long weekend	Whit Monday	Public holiday
4. Aug	Monday Long weekend	Carnival Monday	Public holiday
5. Aug	Tuesday Bridge day	Carnival Tuesday	Public holiday
1. Nov	Saturday	Independence Day	Public holiday
3. Nov	Monday Long weekend	Independence Day (observed)	Public holiday
9. Dec	Tuesday Bridge day	National Heroes Day	Public holiday
25. Dec	Thursday Bridge day	Christmas Day	Public holiday
26. Dec	Friday Long weekend	Boxing Day	Public holiday

Long weekends in Antigua and Barbuda 2008

These public holidays fall next to the weekend or just one bridge day away, making it easy to plan an extended break.

New Year's Day — 1. Jan (Tuesday) — take Monday off to bridge into the weekend
State Funeral of the late The Honourable Charlesworth T. Samuel — 19. Feb (Tuesday) — take Monday off to bridge into the weekend
State Funeral of the late The Honourable Sir George Herbert Walter — 18. Mar (Tuesday) — take Monday off to bridge into the weekend
Good Friday — 21. Mar (Friday) — long weekend
Easter Monday — 24. Mar (Monday) — long weekend
Labour Day — 5. May (Monday) — long weekend
Whit Monday — 12. May (Monday) — long weekend
Carnival Monday — 4. Aug (Monday) — long weekend
Carnival Tuesday — 5. Aug (Tuesday) — take Monday off to bridge into the weekend
Independence Day (observed) — 3. Nov (Monday) — long weekend
National Heroes Day — 9. Dec (Tuesday) — take Monday off to bridge into the weekend
Christmas Day — 25. Dec (Thursday) — take Friday off to bridge into the weekend
Boxing Day — 26. Dec (Friday) — 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 2008 to 2009.

Good Friday: 21. Mar 2008 → 10. Apr 2009
Easter Monday: 24. Mar 2008 → 13. Apr 2009
Labour Day: 5. May 2008 → 4. May 2009
Whit Monday: 12. May 2008 → 1. Jun 2009
Carnival Monday: 4. Aug 2008 → 3. Aug 2009
Carnival Tuesday: 5. Aug 2008 → 4. Aug 2009
Independence Day (observed): 3. Nov 2008 → 2. Nov 2009

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Antigua and Barbuda have in 2008?

Antigua and Barbuda observes 14 public holidays in 2008. Each is listed above with its date and weekday.

What is the next public holiday in Antigua and Barbuda?

The next public holiday in Antigua and Barbuda is Independence Day on 1. Nov.

Are public holidays in Antigua and Barbuda the same every year?

Most national holidays recur on the same date each year, while some (such as religious or lunar-calendar holidays) move. This page is updated for 2008.