Public Holidays in Barbados
Every public holiday in Barbados for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Independence Day · Monday, November 30, 2026
Barbados public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 21 | Wednesday | Errol Barrow Day | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Apr 28 | Tuesday | National Heroes' Day | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Emancipation Day | Public |
| Aug 3 | Monday | Kadooment Day | Public |
| Nov 30 | Monday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Barbados public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 21 | Thursday | Errol Barrow Day | Public |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Apr 28 | Wednesday | National Heroes' Day | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 17 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Aug 1 | Sunday | Emancipation Day | Public |
| Aug 2 | Monday | Kadooment Day | Public |
| Nov 30 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Boxing Day | Public |
Barbados public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 21 | Friday | Errol Barrow Day | Public |
| Apr 14 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 17 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Apr 28 | Friday | National Heroes' Day | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Labour Day | Public |
| Jun 5 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Aug 1 | Tuesday | Emancipation Day | Public |
| Aug 7 | Monday | Kadooment Day | Public |
| Nov 30 | Thursday | Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Tuesday | Boxing Day | Public |
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About holidays in Barbados
This page lists Barbados's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Barbados?
Barbados has 12 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Barbados?
Independence Day on Monday, November 30, 2026 — 34 days away.
Are all holidays in Barbados nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.