Antigua and Barbuda
Capital: Saint John's
About
Antigua and Barbuda is an archipelagic country in the Caribbean composed of Antigua, Barbuda, and numerous other small islands. Antigua and Barbuda has a total area of 440 km2, making it one of the smallest countries in the Caribbean. The country is mostly flat, with the highest points on Antigua being in the Shekerley Mountains and on Barbuda the Highlands. The country has a tropical savanna climate, with pockets of tropical monsoon in Antigua's southwest. Its most populated city is St. John's, followed by All Saints and Bolans. Most of the country resides in the Central Plain that stretches from St. John's to English Harbour.
When things are closed
Upcoming public holidays in Antigua and Barbuda. On these dates, expect banks, post offices, and government services to close. Many shops and museums close or run shortened hours; transit typically still runs.
Carnival Tuesday
August 4, 2026
Tuesday
National Day of Prayer
September 10, 2026
Thursday
Independence Day
November 2, 2026
Monday
National Heroes' Day
December 9, 2026
Wednesday
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Friday
Boxing Day · St. Stephen's Day
December 26, 2026
Saturday
Cities (1)
References4
These references support the changing or licensed material on this page. Personal notes and ordinary geographic facts are not footnoted individually. Entry rules can change, so verify them before booking.
- Travel practicalities. Entry, driving, electricity, water, and official application context. Related: Driving side, World Standards, CDC Yellow Book, WHO drinking-water guidance.
- Country background. Wikipedia summary may be clipped or paraphrased. Numeric baselines are cross-checked with Wikidata. Related: Wikidata.
