Antigua And Barbuda
View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Barbuda for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.
Public holidays in Barbuda, Antigua And Barbuda are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.
This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.
On major public holidays, many government offices, banks, schools, and private businesses may close or operate with reduced hours. Opening times for shops, restaurants, transport, and local services can vary.
Always check with local authorities, employers, or service providers for exact opening hours during public holidays.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public Holiday |
| August 1, 2026 | Saturday | J'Ouvert Morning | Public Holiday |
| August 2, 2026 | Sunday | Last Lap | Public Holiday |
| November 2, 2026 | Monday | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| December 9, 2026 | Wednesday | V.C Bird Day | Public Holiday |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public Holiday |
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| March 29, 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| May 17, 2027 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public Holiday |
| August 1, 2027 | Sunday | J'Ouvert Morning | Public Holiday |
| August 2, 2027 | Monday | Last Lap | Public Holiday |
| November 1, 2027 | Monday | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| December 9, 2027 | Thursday | V.C Bird Day | Public Holiday |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| December 26, 2027 | Sunday | Boxing Day | Public Holiday |
| December 27, 2027 | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute day) | Public Holiday |
| December 27, 2027 | Monday | Christmas Day (substitute day) | Public Holiday |
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| March 29, 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| May 17, 2027 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public Holiday |
| August 1, 2027 | Sunday | J'Ouvert Morning | Public Holiday |
| August 2, 2027 | Monday | Last Lap | Public Holiday |
| November 1, 2027 | Monday | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| December 9, 2027 | Thursday | V.C Bird Day | Public Holiday |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| December 26, 2027 | Sunday | Boxing Day | Public Holiday |
| December 27, 2027 | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute day) | Public Holiday |
| December 27, 2027 | Monday | Christmas Day (substitute day) | Public Holiday |
The number of public holidays in Barbuda, Antigua And Barbuda can vary by year depending on official calendars, weekends, and local observances.
Many government offices, banks, schools, and businesses close on major public holidays, although private businesses may follow different schedules.
Some holidays fall on fixed dates every year, while others change because they are based on weekends, religious calendars, or official yearly announcements.