Public holidays in Antigua and Barbuda

Date English Name Remarks
January 1 New Year's Day [1]
March–April Varies Good Friday [2]
March–April Varies Easter Monday [3]
First Monday in May Labour Day Marked by singing, dance, and free transportation to areas where celebrations occur.[4]
May-June Varies Whit Monday [5]
August 1 Carnival – J'Ouvert Morning [6]
August 2 Carnival – Last Lap [7]
November 1 Independence Day Frequently associated with a parade, distribution of awards and a national food fair [8]
December 9 Vere Cornwall Bird Day Marked by speeches and family gatherings
December 25 Christmas Day [9]
December 26 Boxing Day [10]
December 27 Christmas Lieu Day [11]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Antigua Barbuda Government Holiday List
  2. ↑ Determining Easter
  3. ↑ Determining Easter
  4. ↑ Antigua Barbuda Government Holiday List
  5. ↑ Antigua Barbuda Government Holiday List
  6. ↑ Antigua Barbuda Government Holiday List
  7. ↑ Antigua Barbuda Government Holiday List
  8. ↑ Antigua Barbuda Government Holiday List
  9. ↑ Antigua Barbuda Government Holiday List
  10. ↑ Antigua Barbuda Government Holiday List
  11. ↑ Antigua Barbuda Government Holiday List
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