Barbados public holidays 2024
- Public holidays
- 12
- On a weekend
- 3
- Long weekends
- 4
Barbados public holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Monday | New Year's Day |
| January 21 | Sunday | Errol Barrow Day |
| March 29 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 1 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 28 | Sunday | National Heroes Day |
| May 1 | Wednesday | May Day |
| May 20 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| August 1 | Thursday | Emancipation Day |
| August 5 | Monday | Kadooment Day |
| November 30 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| December 25 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Thursday | Boxing Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2024
- December 30 – January 13 days off
- March 29 – April 14 days off
- May 18 – May 203 days off
- August 1 – August 55 days off · if you take Friday August 2 off
- August 3 – August 53 days off
- December 25 – December 295 days off · if you take Friday December 27 off
Other dates (not official days off)
| March 31 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 19 | Sunday | Pentecost |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Barbados have in 2024?
Barbados has 12 public holidays in 2024; 3 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2024?
In 2024, Barbados has 4 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.