Public holidays in Antigua and Barbuda
Date | English Name | Remarks |
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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 16 | 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 [8] |
December 9 | National Heroes Day | Commemorated with speeches as well as family gatherings.[9][10] |
December 25 | Christmas Day | [11] |
December 26 | Boxing Day | [12] |
December 27 | Christmas Lieu Day | [13] |
See also
References
- ↑ Antigua Barbuda Government Holiday List
- ↑ Determining Easter
- ↑ Determining Easter
- ↑ Antigua Barbuda Government Holiday List
- ↑ Antigua Barbuda Government Holiday List
- ↑ Antigua Barbuda Government Holiday List
- ↑ Antigua Barbuda Government Holiday List
- ↑ Antigua Barbuda Government Holiday List
- ↑ Antigua and Barbuda Remembers Their Heroes.
- ↑ Antigua Barbuda Government Holiday List
- ↑ Antigua Barbuda Government Holiday List
- ↑ Antigua Barbuda Government Holiday List
- ↑ Antigua Barbuda Government Holiday List
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