2026 in Antigua and Barbuda
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This article lists events from the year 2026 in Antigua and Barbuda.
Incumbents
Events
- 13 March – 2026 St. Philip's North by-election
- 30 April – 2026 Antiguan general election: The ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party of prime minister Gaston Browne wins a fourth consecutive term in government after gaining 15 of 17 seats in the House of Representatives.[1]
- 2 May – Prime minister Gaston Browne is inaugurated for a fourth term.[2]
- 5 May – The Browne cabinet is sworn into office with an oath that removes references to the monarchy after more than 40 years.[3]
Scheduled
- 1–4 November – The 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is scheduled to be held in St. John's.[4][5]
Holidays
Source:[6]
- 1 January – New Year's Day
- 18 April – Good Friday
- 21 April – Easter Monday
- 6 May – Labour Day
- 9 June – Whit Monday
- 4–5 August – Carnival
- 1 November – Independence Day
- 9 December – National Heroes' Day
- 25 December – Christmas Day
- 26 December – Boxing Day
Deaths
- 20 February – Eustace Lake, MP (2009–2018).[7]
- 5 May – Cheryl Mary Clare Hurst, senator (2014–2026).[8]
See also
References
- ↑ "Antigua and Barbuda prime minister wins fourth consecutive term in snap election". AP News. 2026-05-01. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
- ↑ "Correct Oath Administered After Swearing-In Error Involving Prime Minister and Attorney General". Antigua News Room. 2026-05-02. Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- ↑ "Antigua and Barbuda swears in a new Cabinet, dropping a 40-year oath to the British monarch". AP News. May 6, 2026. Retrieved May 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting". UIA. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ↑ "Antigua and Barbuda to Host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in 2026". Antigua News Room. 2024-10-26. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ↑ "Antigua and Barbuda Public Holidays 2026". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
- ↑ "Former MP Eustace 'Teco' Lake Dies After Illness". Antigua News Room. 2026-02-21. Retrieved 2026-02-21.
- ↑ "BREAKING: Former Senator and ABLP General Secretary Mary-Clare Hurst Dies". Antigua News Room. 2026-05-05. Retrieved 2026-05-06.
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