Public holidays in Antigua and Barbuda explained

Public holidays in Antigua and Barbuda have both fixed and variable dates.

Holidays

DateEnglish NameRemarks
1 JanuaryNew Year's DayIf 1 January is a Sunday, then Monday, 2 January is a public holiday[1] [2]
Two days before Easter[3] Good Friday
One day after EasterEaster Monday
First Monday in MayLabour DayMarked by singing, dance, and free transportation to areas where celebrations occur.
50 days after EasterWhit Monday
First Monday in AugustAugust Monday (Carnival)
Tuesday after First Monday in AugustAugust Tuesday (Carnival)
1 NovemberIndependence DayCelebrated on the following Monday if 1 November is a Saturday or Sunday. Frequently associated with a parade, distribution of awards and a national food fair.
9 DecemberNational Heroes DaySometimes called National Heroes Day. Marked by speeches and family gatherings.
25 DecemberChristmas DayIf 25 December falls on a Saturday or Sunday, then 27 December (which is then a Monday or a Tuesday) is a public holiday.
26 DecemberBoxing Day

Variable dates

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://laws.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/a2005-8.pdf Public Holidays (Amendment) Act 2005
  2. http://www.ab.gov.ag/detail_page.php?page=4 Antigua Barbuda Government Holiday List
  3. http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/determining-easter-date.html Determining Easter
  4. Web site: Methodology . US Census Bureau-Center for Statistical Research and . Dates of Easter from 1600 to 2099 - X-13ARIMA-SEATS Seasonal Adjustment Program - US Census Bureau . www.census.gov . September 13, 2020 . EN-US.
  5. Web site: Whit Monday in The Bahamas . www.timeanddate.com . September 13, 2020 . en.

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