Barbados
Barbados public holidays
The next public holiday in Barbados is Independence Day, in 61 days. Here are all of them for the next 12 months, with the regions that observe each one.
Next public holiday
Independence DayMonday, November 30, 2026 · in 61 days
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | |
| Nov 30Monday | Independence DayNationwide |
| December 2026 | |
| Dec 25Friday | Christmas DayNationwide |
| Dec 26Saturday | Boxing DayNationwide |
| January 2027 | |
| Jan 1Friday | New Year's DayNationwide |
| Jan 21Thursday | Errol Barrow DayNationwide |
| March 2027 | |
| Mar 26Friday | Good FridayNationwide |
| Mar 29Monday | Easter MondayNationwide |
| April 2027 | |
| Apr 28Wednesday | National Heroes DayNationwide |
| May 2027 | |
| May 1Saturday | May DayNationwide |
| May 17Monday | Whit MondayNationwide |
| August 2027 | |
| Aug 1Sunday | Emancipation DayNationwide |
| Aug 2Monday | Kadooment DayNationwide |
| Aug 3Tuesday | Emancipation Day Day off in lieuNationwide |
Long weekends coming up
6 breaks of three days or more in the next 12 months, from nationwide holidays and the weekend.
- 3 daysSat, Nov 28 – Mon, Nov 30 · Independence Day
- 3 daysFri, Dec 25 – Sun, Dec 27 · Christmas Day, Boxing Day
- 3 daysFri, Jan 1, 2027 – Sun, Jan 3, 2027 · New Year's Day
- 4 daysFri, Mar 26, 2027 – Mon, Mar 29, 2027 · Good Friday, Easter Monday
- 3 daysSat, May 15, 2027 – Mon, May 17, 2027 · Whit Monday
- 4 daysSat, Jul 31, 2027 – Tue, Aug 3, 2027 · Emancipation Day, Kadooment Day
Public holidays by year
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Frequently asked questions
What is the next public holiday in Barbados?
Independence Day, on Monday, November 30, 2026 — in 61 days.
How many public holidays does Barbados have in 2026?
12 nationwide public holidays. The 2026 page lists every one with its weekday.
Where do these dates come from?
From the open-source holidays project, which compiles each country's statutory holidays from official sources. Lunar and announced dates are marked as estimated until they're confirmed.