In Antigua and Barbuda, there are 11 public holidays in 2023, two of which fall on weekends: New Year's Day and V.C. Bird Day.
New Year's Day
New Year Holiday, celebrated on January 01, 2023, is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a Christian holiday celebrating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed on Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday, April 7, 2023.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. The holiday is observed on April 10, 2023.
Labour Day
Labour Day is observed on May 1, 2023, and it celebrates the achievements of workers. The holiday originates in the eight-hour day movement, which is eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.
Whit Monday
Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a religious festival Christians celebrate. It falls on the day after Pentecost, the 50th day after Easter Sunday. In 2023, the holiday falls on May 29.
Carnival
Carnival is to celebrate the slavery abolishment in many Caribbean countries. As a result, many Caribbean countries observe the Carnival celebrations in July or early August to commemorate the anniversary of slavery being abolished on August 01, 1834. It lasts two days, August 7 and August 8, 2023.
Independence Day
The holiday, observed on November 1, 2023, commemorates when Antigua and Barbuda achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1981.
V.C. Bird Day
The holiday, observed on December 9, celebrates the birthday of Vere Cornwall Bird, the first Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day, observed on December 25, 2023, commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Christmas Day is a holiday of sharing. People exchange Christmas gifts and cards with families and friends.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is also known as St. Stephen's Day and is widely known as a shopping holiday in some countries. It falls on December 26, 2023.
The following is the list of public holidays in Antigua and Barbuda 2023.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2023 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| New Year's Day Holiday | Jan 02, 2023 | Monday | Observed |
| Good Friday | Apr 07, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Easter Monday | Apr 10, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Labour Day | May 01, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Whit Monday | May 29, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Carnival Monday | Aug 07, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Carnival Tuesday | Aug 08, 2023 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Independence Day | Nov 01, 2023 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| V.C. Bird Day | Dec 09, 2023 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| V.C. Bird Day Holidays | Dec 11, 2023 | Monday | Observed |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Boxing Day | Dec 26, 2023 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
Please also check the working days in Antigua and Barbuda in 2023.
