Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Antigua and Barbuda 2026
Antigua and Barbuda has 9 long weekends in 2026. The longest natural break is 4 days around Good Friday & Easter Monday (Fri 3 Apr – Mon 6 Apr). Take Thursday off and turn the Good Friday & Easter Monday break into a 5-day run.
9
Long weekends
5
Longest break (days)
9
Bridge day opportunities
All long weekends in Antigua and Barbuda 2026
Sorted by calendar date. "Days off" = the natural break without any annual leave. "Bridge days" = working days to take as paid leave to extend the break.
| Date range | Holiday | Days off | Bridge days to take | Total break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan | New Year's Day | 1 | Friday(Fri 2 Jan) | 4d |
| Thu 2 Apr – Mon 6 Apr | Good Friday, Easter Monday | 4 | Thursday(Thu 2 Apr) | 5d |
| Fri 1 May – Mon 4 May | Labour Day | 3 | Friday(Fri 1 May) | 4d |
| Fri 22 May – Mon 25 May | Pentecost Monday | 3 | Friday(Fri 22 May) | 4d |
| Fri 31 Jul – Tue 4 Aug | Carnival Holiday | 4 | Friday(Fri 31 Jul) | 5d |
| Thu 10 Sept – Sun 13 Sept | National Day of Prayer | 1 | Friday(Fri 11 Sept) | 4d |
| Fri 30 Oct – Mon 2 Nov | Independence Day, Independence Day Observed | 3 | Friday(Fri 30 Oct) | 4d |
| Sat 5 Dec – Wed 9 Dec | V.C. Bird Day | 1 | Monday + Tuesday(Mon 7 Dec, Tue 8 Dec) | 5d |
| Thu 24 Dec – Sun 27 Dec | Christmas Day, Boxing Day | 3 | Thursday(Thu 24 Dec) | 4d |
Best long weekends in Antigua and Barbuda 2026
The top breaks ranked by total consecutive days off.
April
Good Friday & Easter Monday
Thu 2 Apr – Mon 6 Apr
5
days
August
Carnival Holiday
Fri 31 Jul – Tue 4 Aug
5
days
December
V.C. Bird Day
Sat 5 Dec – Wed 9 Dec
5
days
January
New Year's Day
Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan
4
days
How to use bridge days in Antigua and Barbuda
A bridge day (sometimes called a sandwiched day) is a working day that sits between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking it as paid annual leave, you connect the holiday to the weekend and create a longer uninterrupted break.
For example, if a public holiday falls on a Thursday, taking Friday off gives you Thursday + Friday + Saturday + Sunday — four consecutive days using only one day of leave.
In Antigua and Barbuda 2026, there are 9 bridge day opportunities highlighted in the table above. The biggest gain is around Good Friday & Easter Monday: take Thursday off to turn a 4-day break into 5 consecutive days using only 1 day of annual leave.
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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.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates an uninterrupted break of four or more days using just one or two days of paid leave — maximising your time off.
What is the longest long weekend in Antigua and Barbuda in 2026?
The longest break is 5 days from Thursday, 2 April 2026 to Monday, 6 April 2026, centred around Good Friday and Easter Monday (taking Thursday as annual leave).
How can I get the most days off with the least leave in Antigua and Barbuda 2026?
The best bridge day opportunity is around Good Friday & Easter Monday (Fri 3 Apr – Mon 6 Apr). Take Thursday as annual leave to get a 5-day break using only 1 day of paid leave.
Are bridge days public holidays in Antigua and Barbuda?
No. Bridge days are ordinary working days — employees choose to take them as paid annual leave. They are not legally mandated public holidays.