Destination
Antigua and Barbuda
North America · St. John's
Safety advisory
Exercise normal safety precautions
Traveller safety tips
Though Antigua is generally a safe place, secure your purses and wallets. Walk only with the necessary money, and decline services offered to you by people on the street. If you rent a car, park in a well-lit area.
…When to go
Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.
Public holidays
National holidays — closures and days off.
Independence Day
November 2, 2026
Mon · in 34d
National Heroes' Day
December 9, 2026
Wed · in 71d
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Fri · in 87d
St. Stephen's Day
Boxing Day
December 26, 2026
Sat · in 88d
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Fri · in 94d
Good Friday
March 26, 2027
Fri · in 178d
Easter Monday
March 29, 2027
Mon · in 181d
Labour Day
May 3, 2027
Mon · in 216d
UNESCO sites
1UNESCO World Heritage sites in this country.
- Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites2016Cultural
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The Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites is a 255 ha UNESCO World Heritage Site in Saint Paul, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda. It constitutes a collection of Georgian era naval structures, namely a naval dockyard and related supporting compounds. This maritime complex was established during a period marked by intense competition among European nations vying for dominance at sea to secure authority over the profitable sugar-producing islands in the Eastern Caribbean.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Car rental & driving
Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.
Set your passport to see whether your licence is accepted.
Local norms
Culture & etiquette
The locals are very friendly and respectable. Approach them in a courteous manner and it will undoubtedly be returned to you. Approach them with a smile and remember please, thank you, good afternoon.
…Health
Internet
Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.
Prices
Entry & borders
All EU citizens can enter without a visa. Citizens of the following countries may also enter without a visa: Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Cuba, Dominica, Eswatini, Fiji, Georgia, Grenada, Guyana, Hong Kong, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Macau, Malaysia, Malawi, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Namibia, New Zealand, Nauru, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, Suriname, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, United States, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Zimbabwe, and citizens of British Overseas Territories
…About the country
- Capital
- St. John's
- Continent
- North America
- Population
- 96,286
- Area
- 443 km²
- Currency
- Dollar · XCD
- Time zone
- 10:02UTC−4
- Sockets
- AB
- Emergency
- 999all services
- Calling code
- ++1-268
- Languages
- English
230 V · 60 Hz