Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda has 9 long weekends in 2026 and 9 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Thursday off around Good Friday for a 5-day break.
2026
View all9
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
9
Bridge opps
- 5d
Good Friday & Easter Monday
Thu 2 Apr – Mon 6 Apr
Take Thursday off
- 5d
Carnival Holiday
Fri 31 Jul – Tue 4 Aug
Take Friday off
- 5d
V.C. Bird Day
Sat 5 Dec – Wed 9 Dec
Take Monday + Tuesday off
2027
View all9
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
9
Bridge opps
- 5d
Good Friday & Easter Monday
Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar
Take Thursday off
- 5d
Carnival Holiday
Fri 30 Jul – Tue 3 Aug
Take Friday off
- 5d
Christmas Day & Boxing Day & Day off for Christmas Day & Day off for Boxing Day
Fri 24 Dec – Tue 28 Dec
Take Friday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Antigua and Barbuda 2026
All 13 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Antigua and Barbuda 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Antigua and Barbuda 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Antigua and Barbuda 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Antigua and Barbuda have in 2026?
Antigua and Barbuda has 9 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Antigua and Barbuda have in 2027?
Antigua and Barbuda has 9 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Antigua and Barbuda?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Good Friday & Easter Monday (Fri 3 Apr – Mon 6 Apr). Take Thursday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 1 day of leave.