Public holidays in Barbados
Barbados has 13 public holidays in 2026. The table below also lists the other days observed there, such as bank and school holidays.
- 13 Public
- 1 Observance
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| January 21 | Wednesday | Errol Barrow Day | Public |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| April 28 | Tuesday | National Heroes Day | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | May Day | Public |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| August 1 | Saturday | Emancipation Day | Public |
| August 3 | Monday | Kadooment Day | Public |
| November 30 | Monday | Independence Day | Public |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Barbados have in 2026?
- Barbados has 13 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in Barbados in 2026?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
- Which public holidays in Barbados fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 3 of them: Pentecost, Emancipation Day, Boxing Day.