Antigua & Barbuda Public Holidays 2025
Antigua & Barbuda observes 11 public holidays in 2025. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2025 at a glance
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All holidays in 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Apr 18 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 20 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 21 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Thursday | Labour Day | Public |
| Jun 8 | Sunday | Pentecost | Observance |
| Jun 9 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Aug 1 | Friday | J'Ouvert Morning | Public |
| Aug 2 | Saturday | Last Lap | Public |
| Nov 3 | Monday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 9 | Tuesday | V.C Bird Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Friday | Boxing Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Antigua & Barbuda
Public holidays in Antigua & Barbuda are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Antigua & Barbuda have in 2025?
- Antigua & Barbuda has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2025, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Antigua & Barbuda?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Antigua & Barbuda close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.
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