Public holidays in Antigua and Barbuda have both fixed and variable dates.
Holidays Date English Name Remarks 1 January New Year's Day If 1 January is a Sunday, then Monday, 2 January is a public holidayPublic Holidays (Amendment) Act 2005Antigua Barbuda Government Holiday List Two days before EasterDetermining Easter Good Friday One day after Easter Easter Monday First Monday in May Labour Day Marked by singing, dance, and free transportation to areas where celebrations occur. 50 days after Easter Whit Monday First Monday in August Carnival Monday First Tuesday in August Carnival Tuesday Second Thursday in September National Day of Prayer 1 November Independence Day Celebrated 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 December National Heroes' Day Sometimes called National Heroes' Day. Marked by speeches and family gatherings. 25 December Christmas Day If 25 December falls on a Saturday or Sunday, then 27 December (which is then a Monday or a Tuesday) is a public holiday. 26 December Boxing Day
Variable dates
2020 Easter – April 12 Labour Day – May 4 Whit Monday – June 1 August Monday – August 3 2021 Easter – April 4 Labour Day – May 3 Whit Monday – May 24 August Monday – August 2 2022 Easter – April 17 Labour Day – May 2 Whit Monday – June 6 August Monday – August 1 2023 Easter – April 9 Labour Day – May 1 Whit Monday – May 29 August Monday – August 7 2024 Easter – March 31 Labour Day – May 6 Whit Monday – May 20 August Monday – August 5 2025 Easter – April 20 Labour Day – May 5 Whit Monday – June 9 August Monday – August 4 2026 Easter – April 5 Labour Day – May Whit Monday – August Monday – August 2027 Easter – March 28 Labour Day – May 4 Whit Monday – August Monday – August 3 2028 Easter – April 16 Labour Day – May 1 Whit Monday – August Monday – August 7 2029 Easter – April 1 Labour Day – May 1 Whit Monday – August Monday – August 7
See also Bank holiday List of holidays by country
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