Public holidays in Antigua and Barbuda
Introduction 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 holiday Two days before 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 August Monday (Carnival)  Tuesday after First Monday in August August Tuesday  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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