Antigua and Barbuda will pause for a National Day of Prayer on Thursday, 11 September 2025, with a series of services, devotions, and a public march under the theme “Acknowledging Our Dependence on God.”
The day begins at 6:00 am with prayer services across all congregations, followed by media devotions and prayers every half hour from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. A March of Witness from the Multipurpose Cultural and Exhibition Centre to the Antigua Recreation Ground is set for the afternoon between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Proceedings will conclude with a National Prayer Service at the ARG from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
The Government has declared the day a public holiday, following a proclamation issued by the Governor General on 4 September. The Ministry of Legal Affairs confirmed that all banks, shops, stores, and public offices will be closed.
Employers in essential services that remain open must pay staff scheduled to work at least 150% of their basic hourly rate in addition to their regular wages. Workers not required to report to duty will not lose pay, provided they work their scheduled shifts immediately before and after the holiday.
The observance, rooted in Isaiah 41:13 — “Do not fear; I will help you” — aims to unite the nation in reflection, thanksgiving, and collective faith.
