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Antigua and Barbuda Independence Day: Flag Meaning & Heritage

Celebrate Antigua and Barbuda Independence Day

Antigua and Barbuda celebrates independence on November 1, marking independence from the United Kingdom in 1981. The day celebrates the nation’s history, culture and Caribbean identity.

The Antigua and Barbuda flag

The distinctive flag uses a red V shape framing a rising sun above blue, white and black. The rising sun symbolizes a new era, while the colors reference energy, hope, Caribbean identity, sand and African ancestry.

Heritage across borders

Antigua and Barbuda + UK, USA, Canada or another Caribbean connection can represent families whose stories span islands and continents.

Create your Antigua and Barbuda flag

Bring both sides of your identity into one design.

Create Your Antigua and Barbuda Flag

Two identities. One story. One flag.

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