Public holidays in Barbados
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Next holidayIndependence DayMonday, November 30, 2026 · 56 days
2026
12 public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Wed | Errol Barrow Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Tue | National Heroes Day |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | May Day |
| May 25, 2026 | Mon | Whit Monday |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Sat | Emancipation Day |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Mon | Kadooment Day |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Mon | Independence Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Sat | Boxing Day |
2027
14 public holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 | Fri | New Year's Day |
| Jan 21, 2027 | Thu | Errol Barrow Day |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Mar 29, 2027 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| Apr 28, 2027 | Wed | National Heroes Day |
| May 1, 2027 | Sat | May Day |
| May 17, 2027 | Mon | Whit Monday |
| Aug 1, 2027 | Sun | Emancipation Day |
| Aug 2, 2027 | Mon | Kadooment Day |
| Aug 3, 2027 | Tue | Emancipation Day (observed) |
| Nov 30, 2027 | Tue | Independence Day |
| Dec 25, 2027 | Sat | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2027 | Sun | Boxing Day |
| Dec 27, 2027 | Mon | Boxing Day (observed) |
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.