Public Holidays in Barbados
2026
Complete list of public holidays in Barbados for 2026, including national days, regional observances, and long weekends. Use this calendar to plan team availability, launches, and travel — or compare with other countries in our multi-country tool.
2026 holiday calendar
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, January 1 Thursday |
New Year's Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Wed, January 21 Wednesday |
Errol Barrow Day | 🌍 National | |
| Fri, April 3 Friday |
Good Friday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, April 6 Monday |
Easter Monday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Tue, April 28 Tuesday |
National Heroes' Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Fri, May 1 Friday |
Labour Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, May 25 Monday |
Whit Monday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, August 1 Saturday |
Emancipation Day | 🌍 National | |
| Mon, August 3 Monday |
Kadooment Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, November 30 Monday |
Independence Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, December 25 Friday |
Christmas Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, December 26 Saturday |
Boxing Day | 🌍 National |
2027 holiday calendar
Plan ahead with the official 2027 dates.
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, January 1 Friday |
New Year's Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Thu, January 21 Thursday |
Errol Barrow Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Fri, March 26 Friday |
Good Friday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, March 29 Monday |
Easter Monday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Wed, April 28 Wednesday |
National Heroes' Day | 🌍 National | |
| Sat, May 1 Saturday |
Labour Day | 🌍 National | |
| Mon, May 17 Monday |
Whit Monday | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sun, August 1 Sunday |
Emancipation Day | 🌍 National | |
| Mon, August 2 Monday |
Kadooment Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Tue, November 30 Tuesday |
Independence Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Sat, December 25 Saturday |
Christmas Day | 🌍 National | |
| Sun, December 26 Sunday |
Boxing Day | 🌍 National |
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Holiday data for Barbados is sourced from the open-source Nager.Date API, which aggregates official government calendars. National holidays apply countrywide; regional holidays apply only in specific subdivisions (states, cantons, provinces, etc.). For legally critical decisions, always confirm with the official sources of the relevant region.
Country code: BB · Last updated: 5/10/2026 · Data refreshed annually.