Barbados public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Barbados): Independence Day, on Monday, November 30, 2026, 26 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 12
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 6
Barbados public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 21 | Wednesday | Errol Barrow Day |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 28 | Tuesday | National Heroes Day |
| May 1 | Friday | May Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| August 1 | Saturday | Emancipation Day |
| August 3 | Monday | Kadooment Day |
| November 30 | Monday | Independence Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- April 3 – April 64 days off
- April 25 – April 284 days off · if you take Monday April 27 off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- May 23 – May 253 days off
- August 1 – August 33 days off
- November 28 – November 303 days off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 24 | 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 2026?
Barbados has 12 public holidays in 2026; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Barbados?
Next public holiday (Barbados): Independence Day, on Monday, November 30, 2026, 26 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Barbados has 6 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.